Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Sum total of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume
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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The sum total of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume is known as vital capacity.

Answer: B
 Dead space volume refers to the air that remains in the conducting zone of the respiratory system and does not participate in gas exchange.

Answer: C
 Expiratory reserve volume is the additional volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation.

Answer: D
 Inspiratory reserve volume is the additional volume of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inhalation.

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

Answer: F
 Tidal volume refers to the volume of air that is inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing.

Match the Following Definitions with Their Associated Respiratory Volume or Capacity