Multiple Choice
In order to inspire to a lung volume greater than approximately 70% of TLC, the inspiratory muscles must overcome:
A) the recoil of the lungs.
B) the recoil of both the lungs and the chest wall.
C) the recoil of both the chest walls.
D) the recoil of the alveoli.
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