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Figure 1. Non-monotonic relationships of particle deposition as function of diameter in a healthy adult (Price et al, 2002)

Non-monotonic relationships of particle deposition as function of diameter in a healthy adult

Source: SCENIHR  The appropriateness of existing methodologies to assess the potential risks associated with engineered and adventitious products of nanotechnologies (2006),
3.8.2 Inhaled Particles, p. 25