Which of the following respiratory volumes or capacities is equal to the sum of the expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and the residual volume (RV)?

A. Functional residual capacity (FRC)
B. Inspiratory capacity (IC)
C. Total lung capacity (TLC)
D. Expiratory capacity (EC)
E. Vital capacity (VC)


Answer: A

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