The Amount of Air Moved in and Out of the Lungs

question 18

Multiple Choice

The amount of air moved in and out of the lungs during a normal, quiet respiration is called:

• A) tidal volume.
• B) dead space volume.
• C) inspiratory capacity.
• D) functional reserve capacity.

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