Match each pulmonary volume with its corresponding description or definition.
-typical volume of air moved into and out of the lungs during normal,quiet breathing
A)Tidal volume
B)Vital capacity
C)Inspiratory reserve volume
D)Expiratory reserve volume
E)Residual volume
F)Minimal air

Question

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Tidal volume is the volume of air moved into and out of the lungs during normal, quiet breathing.

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

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

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

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

Answer: F
 Minimal air is not a term used to describe pulmonary volumes.

Match Each Pulmonary Volume with Its Corresponding Description or Definition