The number of time constants for almost complete equilibration of alveolar pressure in a normal infant's lungs is___________
a. 1-3
b. 2-4
c. 3-5
d. 4-7
ANS: C
Nearly complete equilibrium of alveolar pressures occurs in 3-5 time constants in infant lungs with normal mechanics.
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