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Volume of air inspired or expired during a normal respiration is called:

ATidal volume

BResidual volume

CVital capacity

DTotal lung capacity

Answer:

A. Tidal volume

Read Explanation:

  • The volume of air inspired or expired during a normal, quiet breath is called the tidal volume.

  • Tidal volume is a fundamental measurement in respiratory physiology.

  • It represents the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs in a single, unforced respiratory cycle.


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