The Maximum Amount of Air That a Person Can Exhale

Question

The maximum amount of air that a person can exhale after a forced inhalation is called ________.
A) expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
B) inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
C) vital capacity (VC)
D) inspiratory capacity (IC)

Accepted Answer

Vital capacity (VC) is the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a forced inhalation. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) is the amount of air that can be exhaled forcefully after a normal exhalation. Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) is the amount of air that can be inhaled forcefully after a normal inhalation. Inspiratory capacity (IC) is the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhale.