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What is functional residual capacity?

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Volume of air that remains in the lungs after a normal expiration is called functional residual capacity (FRC)
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Mark the option that defines functional residual capacity

Go through the following matches (i) functional residual capacity =erv+ irv + rv (ii) expriatory capactiy =tv +erv ltrbgt (iii) vital capactiy =erv + tv +irv (iv) total lung capacity = rv+ erv + irv which of these are correct ?

(A) inspiratory capacity (B) expiratory capacity (C) functional residual capacity Choose the correct option for A , B and C

How can you estimate the value of functional residual capacity (FRC) ?

If in a person functional residual capacity (FRC) is 2300 ml, residual volume (RV) is 1200 ml and inspiratory capacity (IC) is 3500 ml then find out its vital capacity (VC)-

If expiratory reserve volume is 1100ml residual volume is 1200ml and tidal volume is 500ml , what shall be the functional residual capacity

Expiratory capacity - Inspiratory capacity + X = Functional residual capacity . X in this equation is

Which capacity or volume is used for assessing pulmonary function through spirometer? (a) Functional residual capacity (b) Total lung capacity (c) Vital capacity (d) Residual volume

Complete the following sentences by selecting the correct option. (A) Inspiratory capacity (IC) = overset((i))"_________" + IRV (B) overset((ii))"________" = TV + IRV + ERV (C) Funcational residual capacity (FRC) = ERV + overset((iii))"_________"

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