The arrow points to which of the following lung volumes in the figure?

a. Tidal volume c. Inspiratory reserve volume
b. Residual volume d. Expiratory residual volume


ANS: D
The arrow is pointing to expiratory residual volume, which is the total amount of gas that can be exhaled from the lung after a quiet exhalation.

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