The volume of air that is moved in and out of the chest in a normal breath cycle is called:
A) vital capacity.
B) tidal volume.
C) expiration.
D) inspiration.

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Tidal volume is the amount of air that is moved in and out of the chest in a normal breath cycle. Vital capacity refers to the maximum amount of air that can be moved in and out of the lungs, while expiration and inspiration refer to the specific phases of the breath cycle.

The Volume of Air That Is Moved in and Out