Question

The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is called:

• A. Expiratory Capacity
• B. Inspiratory Capacity
• C. Residual Volume
• D. Vital Capacity

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Vital Capacity

• Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

• It is equal to the sum of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.

• It is approximately equal to Forced Vital Capacity.