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The amount of air remaining in the alveolus after expiration is referred to as?

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Residual volume

Step-by-step explanation:

Residual volume (RV) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum forceful expiration. In other words, it is the volume of air that cannot be expelled from the lungs, thus causing the alveoli to remain open at all times

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