As measured by inductive plethysmography, rib cage movement plus abdominal movement equals:
a. tidal volume. c. expiratory reserve volume.
b. inspiratory capacity. d. functional residual capacity.
ANS: A
Because the two moving parts in the respiratory system, the rib cage and the abdomen, are ar-ranged in a series, the sum of the two displacements can be used to calculate the air volume in-spired.
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