Asked by Adriana Carrasquillo on Jul 15, 2024
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The ____ is the total amount of air that the lungs can hold.
A) expiratory reserve volume
B) residual volume
C) vital capacity
D) total lung capacity
E) peak expiratory flow
Vital Capacity
The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, used to assess lung health.
Total Lung Capacity
The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold after an individual takes the deepest breath possible.
Residual Volume
The amount of air left in the lungs after a forced exhalation, which cannot be voluntarily expelled.
- Identify and understand different types of respiratory measurements and their significance.
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Brandon PinsonJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Total lung capacity represents the total amount of air the lungs can hold, encompassing all volumes including tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand different types of respiratory measurements and their significance.