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Q13 (c). Distinguish between Vital capacity and Total lung capacity.

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Vital capacity

  • It is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inspiration. It includes IC and ERV.
  • It is about 4000 mL in the human lungs.

Total lung capacity

  • It is the volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inspiration. It includes IC, ERV, and residual volume.
  • It is about 5000-6000 mL in the human lungs.
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