At the end of a quiet inspiration, an additional volume of air can be inhaled. What is this additional amount of air called?
A) Expiratory reserve volume
B) Residual volume
C) Inspiratory reserve volume
D) Vital capacity
E) Tidal volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume is the additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation. It is the extra volume of air that can be drawn into the lungs beyond the typical tidal volume inhaled during normal breathing.

At the End of a Quiet Inspiration, an Additional Volume