Your breathing rate is 14 breaths/minute; spirometric measurements reveal your tidal volume is 500 mL; your inspiratory reserve volume is 3000 mL; and your expiratory reserve volume is 1,200 mL. Your vital capacity is ________ mL.

A. 5,800
B. 4,700
C. 3,000
D. 3,800
E. 2,400


Answer: B

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