The maximum volume of air that can be moved in plus the maximum volume of air that can be moved out during a single breath is the


Select one:
a. tidal volume.
b. inspiratory reserve volume.
c. expiratory reserve volume.
d. vital capacity.
e. residual volume.


d. vital capacity.

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