PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The about of air forced out of the lungs after maximal inspiration-What is this?
A
Tidal Volume
B
Exp. Reserve Volume
C
Insp. Reserve Volume
D
Vital Capacity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The reserve volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs and passageways after a maximal expiration. Vital capacity is the total of the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume. In a normal healthy adult lung, the vital capacity usually ranges from 3.5 to 5.5 L of air.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vital capacity is the amount of air one can inhale or exhale with maximum effort. It is the sum of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume, and is about 4700 ml.

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