Match each pulmonary volume with its corresponding description or definition.
-volume of air equal to IRV + ERV + TV
A)Tidal volume
B)Vital capacity
C)Inspiratory reserve volume
D)Expiratory reserve volume
E)Residual volume
F)Minimal air

Question

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Vital capacity is defined as the volume of air that can be exhaled after maximal inhalation, and it is equal to the sum of the inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.

Answer: A
 Tidal volume is the volume of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing, without any extra effort.

Answer: C
 Inspiratory reserve volume is the additional volume of air that can be inhaled with maximum effort after a normal inspiration.

Answer: D
 Expiratory reserve volume is the additional volume of air that can be exhaled with maximum effort after a normal expiration.

Answer: E
 Residual volume is the volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation.

Answer: F
 Minimal air is not a commonly used term to describe pulmonary volumes. Therefore, none of the descriptions match this term.

Match Each Pulmonary Volume with Its Corresponding Description or Definition