Which of the Following Describes Tidal Volume

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes tidal volume?

• A) The amount of air in the lungs that cannot be moved.
• B) The amount of air that can be forcefully expired beyond the amount expired in a normal breath at rest.
• C) The amount of air that can be forcefully inspired beyond the amount inspired in a normal breath at rest.
• D) The amount of air moved in a normal breath (inspired or expired) at rest.

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