Inspiratory capacity is ________.

the total amount of air that can be inspired after a tidal expiration

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the total amount of exchangeable air

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functional residual capacity

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air inspired after a tidal inhalation

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Solution

The correct option is A
the total amount of air that can be inspired after a tidal expiration

The volume of air that can be inspired after a normal expiration; it is the sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume.

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