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A peson breathes in some volume of air byu forced inspiration after having a forced expiration this quantity of air taken in is

A

Total lung capacity

B

Tidal volume

C

Vital capacity

D

lnspiratory capacity

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The correct Answer is:
a
But the correct answer is (c) Vital capacity. The quantity of air taken in, in the given case will be ERV+ TV+ IRV= VC. However, if it was asked, the amount of air which is in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration after having a forced expiration, then it will be, VC + RV= TLC
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