Mr.Huff and Puff is getting ready to blow up a pool float because he can't find the air pump.He takes a big breath in after exhaling normally.The air he takes in is the
A)inspiratory reserve volume.
B)vital capacity.
C)inspiratory capacity.
D)tidal volume.

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The inspiratory capacity is defined as the maximum amount of air that can be inspired after a normal expiration. Since Mr.Huff and Puff took a big breath in after exhaling normally, the air he takes in would be equivalent to his inspiratory capacity. The other options (A, B, and D) do not fit this situation.

MrHuff and Puff Is Getting Ready to Blow Up a Pool