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When about 1500 ml of air remains in the lungs after forceful expiration, it is called the _________.


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Residual Volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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Vital capacity

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Tidal volume

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Solution

The correct option is A

Residual Volume


Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after forceful expiration, and is about 1,500 ml. It enables the lungs to continue the exchange of gases even after maximum exhalation or holding the breath.


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