NEETZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
What is Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)?
Options
- AThe volume of air a person can inspire by a forceful inspiration
- BThe volume of air a person can expire by a normal expiration
- CThe volume of air a person can expire by a forceful expiration
- DThe volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration
Correct answer
C. The volume of air a person can expire by a forceful expiration
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 2500 mL to 3000 mL. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): Additional volume of air, a person can expire by a forcible expiration. This averages 1000mL to 1100 mL.