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Multiple Choice
What is the amount of air forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation called?
A
Tidal volume (TV)
B
Residual volume (RV)
C
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
D
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
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Understand the concept of lung volumes and capacities, which are measurements used to assess respiratory function. These include tidal volume (TV), residual volume (RV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), and expiratory reserve volume (ERV).
Define tidal volume (TV): This is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath, typically without any extra effort.
Define residual volume (RV): This is the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation, which cannot be voluntarily expelled.
Define inspiratory reserve volume (IRV): This is the additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, using extra effort.
Define expiratory reserve volume (ERV): This is the amount of air forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation, which is the correct answer to the problem.