Question

What is the total vital capacity of lungs in man ?

• A. 500 ml
• B. 2,000 ml
• C. 4,600 ml
• D. 5,800 ml

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4,600 ml

• Vital capacity (VC) is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.
• A normal adult has a vital capacity between 3 and 5 liters. Hence, the total vital capacity of the lungs in man is 4,600 ml.
• So, the correct answer is '4,600 ml".