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The volume of air present in the lungs a...

The volume of air present in the lungs after forceful expiration is called as

A

Tidal volume

B

Residual air

C

Complementary air

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
B
Even after the expiratory reserve volume is expired considerable air remains in the lungs is called residual volume it is about 1100 to 1200 ml . It cannot be measured by spirometry .
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