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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Residual volume MCQ

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Residual volumeEasyQuestion 9214

Question

Air that remains in the lungs even after a forceful expiration is known as:

A
Residual volume
Correct
B
Expiratory reserve volume
C
Tidal volume
D
Dead space volume

Correct answer

Residual volume

Explanation

Residual volume prevents lung collapse and cannot be expired voluntarily.

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