How is Total Lung Capacity calculated?

How is Total Lung Capacity calculated?
  1. By adding residual volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume
  2. By adding residual volume and vital capacity
  3. By subtracting residual volume from vital capacity
  4. By subtracting tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume from vital capacity

Solution

Total Lung Capacity is calculated by adding residual volume and vital capacity (VC + RV).

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