NEETZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
A person breathes in some volume of air by forced inspiration after having a forced expiration. This quantity of air taken in is
Options
- ATotal lung capacity
- BTidal volume
- CVital capacity
- DInspiratory capacity
Correct answer
C. Vital capacity
Step-by-step solution
Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation. It is equal to the sum of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.