What is the volume of air that can be forcibly expired after expiration of the tidal volume?
A) Residual volume
B) Inspiratory reserve volume
C) Vital capacity
D) Expiratory reserve volume

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The volume of air that can be forcibly expired after the expiration of the tidal volume is known as the expiratory reserve volume. Tidal volume refers to the normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied.

What Is the Volume of Air That Can Be Forcibly