The ____ is the amount of air forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation. 

A. tidal volume
B. inspiratory reserve volume
C. peak expiratory flow
D. residual volume
E. expiratory reserve volume


E. expiratory reserve volume
The expiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that can be exhaled during forced breathing in addition to resting tidal volume.

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