The volume of air that is present in the respiratory tract (from nose to the terminal bronchioles) but not involved in gaseous exchange is called . . . . . . .

  • A
    residual volume
  • B
    dead space
  • C
    reserve volume
  • D
    vital capacity

Explore More

Similar Questions

Arrange the following in increasing order of their volumes:
$(a)$ Tidal Volume $(TV)$
$(b)$ Residual Volume $(RV)$
$(c)$ Inspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$
$(d)$ Vital Capacity $(VC)$

How much amount of air can be inspired or expired during normal breathing (in $; L$)?

The lungs are made up of air-filled sacs,the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration because of:

Listed below are four respiratory capacities and four respiratory volumes of a normal human adult.
Respiratory CapacitiesRespiratory Volumes
$(i)$ $RV$$2500$ mL
(ii) $VC$$2500$-$3000$ mL
(iii) $IRV$$1100$-$1200$ mL
(iv) $IC$$4500$ mL

Which one of the following is the correct matching of two capacities and volumes?

Explain in detail: Respiratory Volumes and Capacities.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo