Residual volume is the volume of air __________.

a. that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration
b. at the end of normal respiration if expiratory muscles are actively contracted
c. inspired and expired during one breath
d. that can be inspired over and above resting tidal volume


Ans: a. that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

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