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what is meant by residual volume of air in the lun
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What is meant by residual volume of air in the lungs?
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Residual air keeps alveoli partially inflated at all times.
CBSE Class X - 2023
CBSE Class X
CBSE Compartment X - 2023
CBSE Compartment X
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The residual volume of air is the amount of air that remains in the lungs even after forceful exhalation. This prevents the lungs from collapsing and allows continuous exchange of gases between breaths.
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