Which Is Not True Regarding Total Lung Capacity (TLC)

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is not true regarding total lung capacity (TLC) ?

• A) TLC is the amount of gas the lung contains at the end of a maximum inspiration.
• B) A decrease in TLC may be seen in restrictive lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis.
• C) It is made up of inspiration capacity (IC) and functional residual capacity (FRC).
• D) An increase in TLC may be seen in atelectasis, neoplasms, pleural effusions, and hemothorax.

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