Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Total amount of exchangeable air, approximately 4800 mL in men and 3100 mL in women
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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Vital capacity refers to the total amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, which encompasses the total exchangeable air. This aligns with the definition provided, noting the approximate volumes for men and women.

Match the Following Definitions with Their Associated Respiratory Volume or Capacity