The vital capacity is
A)the volume normally entering or leaving the lungs during a single breath
B)the difference in volume between maximum inspiration and maximum exhalation
C)the maximum volume the lungs can hold
D)the minimum volume the lungs can hold
E)none of these

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The vital capacity is the difference in volume between maximum inspiration and maximum exhalation. Option A is incorrect because it describes tidal volume. Option C describes total lung capacity and Option D describes residual volume. Option E is incorrect because one of the options is correct.

The Vital Capacity Is