A)It can be calculated by adding the inspiratory reserve volume and the expiratory reserve volume.
B)It can be measured on a spirometer by taking a maximal inspiration, and then maximally expiring into the spirometer mouthpiece.
C)Restrictive lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, can cause a decrease in VC.
D)Vital capacity (VC)is a larger volume than functional residual capacity (FRC).
E)All of these are true of the vital capacity.