Q145 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Zoology

The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as

A
expiratory capacity
Correct answer
B
vital capacity
C
inspiratory capacity
D
total lung capacity

Solution

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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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