Closing Volume (CV) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs when:
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Correct answer: Small airways in the lower dependent parts of the lungs begin to close
Closing volume occurs during expiration when the intrapleural pressure exceeds the airway pressure in the dependent (lower) regions of the lung, causing small airways to collapse. This volume typically increases with age and smoking.
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