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In an individual large airway there is ________ resistance compared to an individual small airway which has __________ resistance

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In an individual large airway there is lower resistance compared to an individual small airway which has higher resistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Resistance increases because it will be harder for air to flow through the airways. A small tubular diameter in a small airway forces air through a smaller space, causing more collisions of air molecules with the walls of the airways. This increased collision leads to higher resistance. On the other hand, a larger airway has a larger tubular diameter, allowing for easier air flow and lower resistance.

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