The Vital Capacity is Equal to the Sum of The

Question

The vital capacity is equal to the sum of the:
A)inspiratory capacity and the residual volume.
B)inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume.
C)tidal volume, residual volume, and expiratory reserve volume.
D)inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory capacity.

Accepted Answer

The vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible. It is calculated by adding the inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which includes all of these volumes.