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Which respiratory volume represents the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation?

A. Tidal volume
B. Residual volume
C. Vital capacity✓ Correct Answer
D. Inspiratory reserve volume

💡 Solution & Explanation

Vital capacity measures the maximum volume of air a person can exhale following a maximum inhalation, combining tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume. Tidal volume represents normal resting breathing, whereas residual volume denotes the air remaining in the lungs after forced expiration.

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