How is the inspiratory capacity of the lungs calculated?
A) adding vital capacity and residual volume
B) adding residual volume, expiratory reserve volume, and inspiratory reserve volume
C) adding inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.
D) adding vital capacity and residual volume.
E) adding tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume

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Inspiratory capacity is calculated by adding the tidal volume (the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath) and the inspiratory reserve volume (the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled beyond the normal tidal volume).

How Is the Inspiratory Capacity of the Lungs Calculated