Which of the following lung capacities is the volume of air that can be maximally exhaled after a maximum inhalation?
A)inspiratory capacity
B)functional residual capacity
C)vital capacity
D)total lung capacity

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Vital capacity is the total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.Inspiratory capacity is the volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale.Functional residual capacity is the air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation has taken place.Total lung capacity is the volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inhalation.

Which of the Following Lung Capacities Is the Volume of Air