The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the ________.
A) tidal volume
B) vital capacity
C) inspiratory capacity
D) expiratory reserve volume

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Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be moved in and out of the lungs during forced respiratory effort, and it represents the total volume of exchangeable air. Tidal volume is the volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal breathing, inspiratory capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal expiration, and expiratory reserve volume is the additional amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal expiration.

The Lung Volume That Represents the Total Volume of Exchangeable