Question

What is the total lung capacity in human beings?

Answer 1

Total lung capacity in human beings:

1. The total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of forced inspiration is called the total lung capacity.
2. Among adults, the total lung capacity is nearly 6 liters.
3. Total lung capacity in individuals is based on gender, age, body composition, etc.
4. This includes vital capacity( ERV+ TV+IRV) + residual volume (RV).
5. Residual Volume (RV) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs even after a forcible expiration.