The residual volume is the volume of air:

which remains in lungs after maximal expiration
inspired and expired during one breath
at the end of normal respiration if expiratory muscles are actively contracted
which can be inspired over and above resting tidal volume
none of the choices are correct


which remains in lungs after maximal expiration

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