In Using a Flowmeter to Measure the Volume of Air

question 102

Multiple Choice

In using a flowmeter to measure the volume of air in your lungs you determine that your vital capacity is 5 liters, your expiratory reserve is 1 liter, and your inspiratory reserve is 2.5 liters.This means that your total lung capacity is

• A) 5 liters, because your vital capacity is a measure of your total lung capacity.
• B) close to 6 liters, because your residual volume, which you did not measure, is most likely about 1 liter.
• C) 7.5 liters, because your total lung capacity is equal to your vital capacity plus your inspiratory reserve.
• D) 8.5 liters, because your total lung capacity is equal to your vital capacity plus your inspiratory reserve plus your expiratory reserve.
• E) close to 9.5 liters, because your residual volume, which you did not measure, is most likely about 1 liter.

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