When We Are Relaxed, Only a Small Amount of Air

question 57

Multiple Choice

When we are relaxed, only a small amount of air moves in and out with each breath. This is called

• A) static volume.
• B) tidal volume.
• C) inspiratory reserve volume.
• D) expiratory reserve volume.
• E) residual volume.

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