The Amount of Air That Moves in or Out of the Lungs

question 62

Multiple Choice

The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

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

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Definitions:

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Methods of birth control that involve surgical procedures, typically permanent, such as tubal ligation for women or vasectomy for men.

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Vas Deferens

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