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Breathing and Exchange of Gases

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Vital capacity of lung is;

a

\(IRV + ERV + TV\)

b

\(IRV + ERV\)

c

\(IRV + ERV + TV + RV\)

d

\(IRV + ERV + TV - RV\)

✓ Correct answer: a)

\(IRV + ERV + TV\)

Explanation

Explanation:

  • Vital Capacity (VC) is the maximum volume of air a person can breathe out after a maximum inspiration.

  • It includes:

    • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) – extra air that can be inhaled after a normal inspiration.

    • Tidal Volume (TV) – air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing.

    • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) – extra air that can be exhaled after a normal expiration.

So,
👉 VC = IRV + TV + ERV

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