Most of the drop in pressure due to frictional resistance to gas flow occurs in what region?
a. Nose, mouth, and large airways
b. Respiratory bronchioles
c. Terminal bronchioles
d. Terminal respiratory unit
ANS: A
Approximately 80% of the resistance to gas flow occurs in the nose, mouth, and large airways where flow is mainly turbulent.
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