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Vital Capacity

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The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the ___ .

A

tidal volume

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B

vital capacity

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C

inspiratory capacity

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D

expiratory reserve volume

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Solution

The correct option is B
vital capacity

The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the vital capacity. Vital capacity is the volume of air that can be taken in and expelled out by maximum inspiration and expiration.

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(i) Inspiratory capacity (IC) = Tidal volume + Residual volume
(ii) Vital capacity (VC) = Tidal volume (TV) + Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) + Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
(iii) Residual volume (RV) = Vital capacity (VC) + Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
(iv) Tidal volume (TV) = Inspiratory capacity (IC) – Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

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B) Functional residual capacity (FRC)
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I	Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
II	Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
III	Vital Capacity (VC)
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V	Residual Volume RV)
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