NEETZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
Is the Tidal Volume (TV) greater than the Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) in healthy adults?
Options
- AYes
- BNo
- CCannot be determined
- DDepends on the individual
Correct answer
B. No
Step-by-step solution
Tidal Volume (TV): Volume of air inspired or expired during a normal respiration . It is approx. 500 mL., i.e., a healthy man can inspire or expire approximately 6000 to 8000 mL of air per minute. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV): Additional volume of air, a person can inspire by a forcible inspiration . This averages 2500mL to 3000 mL.