Define lung capacity, and give a specific example. (Note: There is a specific physiological definition; don't just define "capacity" in general terms.)

What will be an ideal response?


A lung capacity is the sum of two or more lung volumes. The lung capacities are total lung capacity, vital capacity, functional residual capacity, and inspiratory capacity.

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