Which of the following is not true of the vital capacity (VC)?

A. It can be measured on a spirometer by taking a maximal inspiration, and then maximally expiring into the spirometer mouthpiece.
B. Restrictive lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, can cause a decrease in VC.
C. It can be calculated by adding the inspiratory reserve volume and the expiratory reserve volume.
D. Vital capacity (VC) is a larger volume than functional residual capacity (FRC).
E. All of these are true of the vital capacity.


Answer: C

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