The vital capacity, or maximal amount of air that one can move, is the sum of ________

A) inspiratory capacity and functional residual capacity
B) inspiratory capacity and residual volume
C) inspiratory reserve volume and functional residual capacity
D) inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume


Answer: D

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