A person breathing normally at rest, takes in and expels approximately half a litre of air during each respiratory cycle. This is called
A
Inspiratory reserve volume
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B
Tidal volume
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C
Expiratory reserve volume
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D
Vital capacity.
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Solution
The correct option is B Tidal volume The volume of air inspired or expired during normal breath is called tidal volume. It is about 500 mL of air in average young adult man.