What is Vital Capacity (VC)?

What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
  1. The maximum volume of air a person can breathe out after a forced inspiration
  2. Total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration
  3. The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration
  4. Total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a normal expiration

Solution

Vital Capacity (VC) is the maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration. It includes ERV, TV and IRV.

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