Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal tidal expiration
A)vital capacity
B)dead space volume
C)expiratory reserve volume
D)inspiratory reserve volume
E)residual volume
F)tidal volume

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Expiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal tidal expiration.

Answer: A
 Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation. It includes the inspiratory reserve volume, the tidal volume, and the expiratory reserve volume.

Answer: F
 Tidal volume is the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal breathing.

Answer: D
 Inspiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal tidal inspiration.

Answer: E
 Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal exhalation.

Answer: B
 Dead space volume is the amount of air that remains in the conducting airways and does not participate in gas exchange.

Match the Following Definitions with Their Associated Respiratory Volume or Capacity