After a resting expiration, air still remains in the lungs. What is this volume called?
a. Functional residual capacity (FRC)
b. Vital capacity (VC)
c. Residual volume (RV)
d. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
ANS: A
The four lung capacities are TLC, inspiratory capacity (IC), FRC, and the VC. These volumes and capacities are shown in Figure 20-10. The lung volumes that can be measured directly with a spirometer or pneumotachometer include VT, IC, IRV, ERV, and VC.
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