What is the vital capacity $(VC)$ of our lungs?

  • A
    $IRV + ERV$
  • B
    $TLC - RV$
  • C
    $IRV + TV$
  • D
    $TLC - ERV$

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In a normal adult human, four respiratory capacities $(i-iv)$ and four respiratory volumes are given below. Which one of the following is the correct matching of two capacities and volumes?
Respiratory Capacity/VolumeVolume $(mL)$
$(i)$ Residual Volume $(RV)$$2500$ $mL$
$(ii)$ Vital Capacity $(VC)$$3500$ $mL$
$(iii)$ Inspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$$1200$ $mL$
$(iv)$ Inspiratory Capacity $(IC)$$4500$ $mL$

The total lung capacity $(TLC)$ is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration. This includes:

If a person exhales out forcefully by applying all his efforts,what will be the pulmonary volume inhaled by him immediately under normal conditions without applying any extra effort?

Arrange the following terms based on their volumes in an ascending order.
$(a)$ Tidal Volume $(TV)$
$(b)$ Residual Volume $(RV)$
$(c)$ Inspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$
$(d)$ Expiratory Capacity $(EC)$

Functional residual capacity $(FRC)$ includes:

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