Which of the following aerosols would have the highest rate of deposition by diffusion?

a. MMAD of 0.1 µm
b. MMAD of 3.0 µm
c. MMAD of 10.0 µm
d. MMAD of 50.0 µm

ANS: A
Particles smaller than 0.5 µm have a greater retention rate in the lungs.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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