The volume of air that can be inhaled following a maximal exhalation includes IRV, TV and ERV is known as the

Functional capacity

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Lung capacity

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Vital capacity

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Respiratory capacity

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Solution

The correct option is B Vital capacity
The vital capacity (VC) measures the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled during a respiratory cycle after maximum inhalation.It is the sum of the expiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory reserve volume.
So, the correct answer is 'Vital capacity'

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Q. Total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration which includes tidal volume and expiratory reserve volume (TV+ERV) is called _________________.

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