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 the lung volumes and capacities: Study the diagram carefully and explain briefly the following:

(d) Vital capacity

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Vital capacity (VC) - It is the volume of air that can be inhaled and exhaled by maximum inspiration and expiration respectively and is about 4500mL.

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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 the lung volumes and capacities: Study the diagram carefully and explain briefly the following: (d) Vital capacity

Vital capacity (VC) - It is the volume of air that can be inhaled and exhaled by maximum inspiration and expiration respectively and is about 4500mL.

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 the lung volumes and capacities: Study the diagram carefully and explain briefly the following:

(d) Vital capacity