If a patient being tested inhales as deeply as possible and then exhales as much as possible,the volume of air expelled would be the patient's
A)tidal volume.
B)total lung capacity.
C)expiratory reserve volume.
D)reserve volume.
E)vital capacity.

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When a patient inhales as deeply as possible and then exhales as much as possible, the volume of air expelled is the vital capacity. Tidal volume refers to the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing. Total lung capacity is the maximum amount of air the lungs can hold. Expiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that can be expelled after a normal exhale. Reserve volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after a forced exhale.

If a Patient Being Tested Inhales as Deeply as Possible