As measured by inductive plethysmography,rib cage movement plus abdominal movement equals:
A) tidal volume.
B) inspiratory capacity.
C) expiratory reserve volume.
D) functional residual capacity.

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Because the two moving parts in the respiratory system,the rib cage and the abdomen,are arranged in a series,the sum of the two displacements can be used to calculate the air volume inspired.

As Measured by Inductive Plethysmography,rib Cage Movement Plus Abdominal Movement