The vital capacity of the lungs includes

IRV + TV

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IRV + TV + ERV

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ERV + TV

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ERV + RV

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RV + ERV + TV + IRV

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Solution

The correct option is B
IRV + TV + ERV

The vital capacity is the total of the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume.

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Complete the following blanks, regarding lung volumes and capacities.
i. First lung capacity (FRC) $⟶$ ERV+RV= ________.
ii. Inspiratory capacity (IC) $⟶$ TV+IRV= ________.
iii. Vital capacity (VC) $⟶$ IC+ERV= ________.
iv. Total lung capacity $⟶$ RV+VC= ________.

Q. Explain the terms: Vital capacity of lungs in terms of IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume), ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume), TV (Tidal Volume) and RV (Residual Volume)

Q. Mark the correct option:
(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)

Q. Complete the following sentences by selecting the correct option.
(A) Inspiratory capacity (IC) = (i) +IRV
(B) (ii) = TV + IRV+ERV
(C) Functional residual capacity (FRC) = ERV + (iii)

Q. The total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of maximum forceful inspiration includes:-

(A)

E R V + R V

(B)

T R V + E R V

(C)

T V + I R V + E R V + R V

(D)

V C + R V

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The vital capacity of the lungs includes

The correct option is B IRV + TV + ERV The vital capacity is the total of the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume.

The correct option is B
IRV + TV + ERV

The vital capacity is the total of the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume.