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Expiratory Capacity

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Expiratory capacity is?

A

Tidal volume

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B

Residual volume

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C

ERV

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D

TV

+

ERV

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Solution

The correct option is D TV $+$ ERV
Expiratory capacity is the maximal volume of air that can be exhaled after completed resting inspiration. Expiratory capacity is equal to the sum of tidal volume and expiratory reserve volume.
Hence the correct answer is (D)

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