What is a person's total lung capacity if they have a tidal volume of 450 mL (milliliters), a vital capacity of 4,000 mL, and a residual volume of 1,000 mL?
A) 1,450 mL
B) 4,000 mL
C) 4,450 mL
D) 5,000 mL

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Total lung capacity is the sum of vital capacity and residual volume. Therefore, it is 4,000 mL (vital capacity) + 1,000 mL (residual volume) = 5,000 mL.

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