Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 48 - Gas Exchange - 48.2 - Enhancing Diffusion Maximizes Respiratory Gas Exchange - 48.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1031: 3

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Residual volume is defined by the value of air that is lost due to dead spaces. This limits tidal breathing efficiency because the oxygen concentration is decreased as a result of inhabiting a larger space.

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Residual volume is defined by the value of air that is lost due to dead spaces. This limits tidal breathing efficiency because the oxygen concentration is decreased as a result of inhabiting a larger space.
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