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Define vital capacity. What is its
significance?
Define vital capacity. What is its significance?
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Vital
capacity is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a
maximum inspiration. It is about 3.5 – 4.5 litres in the human
body. It promotes the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of
foul air, thereby increasing the gaseous exchange between the tissues
and the environment.
Vital capacity is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inspiration. It is about 3.5 – 4.5 litres in the human body. It promotes the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air, thereby increasing the gaseous exchange between the tissues and the environment.
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