Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 38 - Self-Quiz - Page 685: 13

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

The total lung volume (5.7 liters in men and 4.2 liters in women) is never fully expelled; only about 0.5 liters of air is inhaled and exhaled in one regular respiratory cycle. The lungs are never completely empty; you always have a mixture of fresh air and stale air within your lungs at any given time.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions