The minimum volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal expiration is termed the
A)tidal volume
B)functional residual capacity
C)residual volume
D)vital capacity
E)None of the above

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Residual volume refers to the minimum volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal expiration. Tidal volume is the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal breathing. Functional residual capacity is the volume of air present in the lungs at the end of a normal expiration. Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.

The Minimum Volume of Air That Remains in the Lungs