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About 1500ml of air left in lungs even after forceful expiration is called ____________.

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Tidal volume
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Inspiratory reserve volume
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Residual volume
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Vital capacity
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Solution

The correct option is C Residual volume
C. Residual volume.
Solution: Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after persuasive termination. It is about 1500 ml. These values are dependent on age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity levels. It enables the lungs to continue the exchange of gases even after maximum exhalation or holding the breath.

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