The Amount of Air That Can Be Forcibly Inhaled After

question 64

Multiple Choice

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration is the

• A) inspiratory reserve volume.
• B) inspiratory capacity.
• C) residual volume.
• D) functional residual capacity.

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Definitions:

Gases

Substances that are in the state of matter characterized by having neither a defined volume nor shape, expanding to fill their container.

Terrestrial

Terrestrial refers to things relating to the Earth or living or growing on land as opposed to water or air.

Aquatic Environments

Natural water bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans that are habitats for a wide range of organisms.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred in opposite directions across an organism's respiratory membranes.