Which of the following lung capacities is the volume of air that can be maximally exhaled after a maximum inhalation?

A) inspiratory capacity
B) functional residual capacity
C) vital capacity
D) total lung capacity


C
Explanation: Vital capacity is the total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. Inspiratory capacity is the volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale. Functional residual capacity is the air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation has taken place. Total lung capacity is the volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inhalation.

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