The amount of air in excess of tidal volume that can be inhaled with maximum effort is the __________.
A) vital capacity
B) inspiratory reserve volume
C) expiratory reserve volume
D) residual volume
E) inspiratory capacity

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The amount of air in excess of tidal volume that can be inhaled with maximum effort is called inspiratory reserve volume. Vital capacity is the total amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation. Expiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal exhalation. Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal exhalation. Inspiratory capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation.

The Amount of Air in Excess of Tidal Volume That