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The volume of air in the lungs and the rate at which it is exchanged during inspiration and expiration was measured.
The following diagram shows a group of lung volumes and capacities.
Study the diagram carefully and explain briefly the following:
Expiratory reserve volume

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The extra volume of air that can be expired with maximum effort beyond the level reached at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. Common abbreviation is ERV.

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