The Vital Capacity Is Equal to the

question 38

Multiple Choice

The vital capacity is equal to the

• A) maximum amount of air that can be moved in during a single breath.
• B) maximum amount of air that can be moved out during a single breath.
• C) maximum amount of air that can be moved in and the maximum amount that can be moved out during a single breath.
• D) amount of air left in the lungs after a single breath.
• E) amount of air that comes in during a single breath.

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Definitions:

Xerostomia

Medical term for dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow, which can affect eating, speaking, and dental health.

Leukoedema

A benign mucosal condition typically appearing as a milky white edema of the buccal and labial oral mucosa.

Buccal Mucosa

The lining of the inside of the cheeks, part of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth.

Sphenoid Sinuses

Air-filled cavities located within the sphenoid bone of the skull, part of the system of sinuses in the human body linked to the nasal passages.