Calculate the vital lung capacity of a person with an inspiratory reserve volume of 3200 mL, a tidal volume of 525 mL, and an expiratory reserve volume of 900 mL.
A) 1215 ml
B) 1825 ml
C) 4625 ml
D) 6050 ml
E) 7200 ml

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Vital lung capacity is calculated by adding the inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume together: 3200 mL + 525 mL + 900 mL = 4625 mL.

Calculate the Vital Lung Capacity of a Person with an Inspiratory