Which of the following statement is true about inspiratory capacity:: (A) Tidal volume + volume expired forcefully, (B) Volume remaining after forced expiration, (C) Tidal volume + volume inspired forcefully, (D) Volume remaining after normal expiration
Answer is C. Ans. C Tidal volume + Volume inspired forcefullyFunctional residual CapacityIt represents the volume of air remaining in the lungs after expiration of a normal breath.Inspiratory capacityIt is the maximum amount of air inspired from end expiratory level.Vital lung capacityMaximum amount of air expired from fully inflated lung.Total lung capacityInspiratory reserve volume + Tidal volume + Expiratory reserve volume + Residual volume