Vital capacityMediumQuestion 9215
Question
Vital capacity is best defined as:
- AMaximum air exhaled after a maximum inspirationCorrect
- BNormal quiet breathing volume
- CAir left after forceful expiration
- DVolume entering only the trachea
Correct answer
Maximum air exhaled after a maximum inspiration
Explanation
Vital capacity represents the greatest exchangeable amount of air in a full respiratory effort.