What Is the Definition of Vital Capacity

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of vital capacity?

• A) The maximum amount of air the lung can hold
• B) The maximum amount of air that can be inspired after the expiration of a normal breath at rest
• C) The maximum amount of air that can be moved
• D) The amount of air remaining in the lungs after the expiration of a normal breath at rest

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Definitions:

Glucose

serves as a primary source of energy in most organisms, critical for cellular respiration and metabolic processes.

Turn

In a molecular context, a turn refers to a type of secondary structure in proteins where the chain makes a sharp change in direction.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process, functioning in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Aerobic Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water; it is the primary method of energy production in animals.