State whether the following statements are true or false.
The largest quantity of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiratory effort is tidal volume of the lungs.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when no extra effort is applied is known as the tidal volume and the largest quantity of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiratory effort is known as the vital capacity. So, the correct option is 'False'.

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