The lungs are made up of air-filled sacs,the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration because of:
- AResidual Volume $(RV)$
- BInspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$
- CTidal Volume $(TV)$
- DExpiratory Reserve Volume $(ERV)$
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Listed below are four respiratory capacities $(i-iv)$ and four jumbled respiratory volumes of a normal human adult. Which one of the following is the correct matching of two capacities and volumes?
Respiratory capacities Respiratory volumes $(i)$ Residual volume $2500 \; mL$ $(ii)$ Vital capacity $3500 \; mL$ $(iii)$ Inspiratory reserve volume $1200 \; mL$ $(iv)$ Inspiratory capacity $4500 \; mL$
| Respiratory capacities | Respiratory volumes |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ Residual volume | $2500 \; mL$ |
| $(ii)$ Vital capacity | $3500 \; mL$ |
| $(iii)$ Inspiratory reserve volume | $1200 \; mL$ |
| $(iv)$ Inspiratory capacity | $4500 \; mL$ |
MediumAIPMT 2010
View SolutionWhich of the following has the lowest volume?
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View SolutionThe volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration is known as ......
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View SolutionMatch List $I$ with List $II$ :
List $I$ List $II$ $A.$ Expiratory capacity $I.$ Expiratory reserve volume $+$ Tidal volume $+$ Inspiratory reserve volume $B.$ Functional residual capacity $II.$ Tidal volume $+$ Expiratory reserve volume $C.$ Vital capacity $III.$ Tidal volume $+$ Inspiratory reserve volume $D.$ Inspiratory capacity $IV.$ Expiratory reserve volume $+$ Residual volume
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List $I$ | List $II$ |
| $A.$ Expiratory capacity | $I.$ Expiratory reserve volume $+$ Tidal volume $+$ Inspiratory reserve volume |
| $B.$ Functional residual capacity | $II.$ Tidal volume $+$ Expiratory reserve volume |
| $C.$ Vital capacity | $III.$ Tidal volume $+$ Inspiratory reserve volume |
| $D.$ Inspiratory capacity | $IV.$ Expiratory reserve volume $+$ Residual volume |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
MediumNEET 2024
View SolutionWhat is the Vital Capacity $(VC)$ of our lungs?
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