NEET2004ZoologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesActual
The vital capacity of lungs is equal to
Options
- A4600 ml
- B5000 ml
- C6100 ml
- D7000 ml
Correct answer
A. 4600 ml
Step-by-step solution
The vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be expelled from lungs by forced exhalation after a forced inhalation. It is equal to the sum of tidal volume (TV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV). aligned VC & = TV + IRV + ERV & =500+3000+1100 & =4600 ml aligned