The volume of air that is present in the respiratory tract (from nose to the terminal bronchioles) but not involved in gaseous exchange is called . . . . . . .

  • A
    residual volume
  • B
    dead space
  • C
    reserve volume
  • D
    vital capacity

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Which of the following has the lowest value?

Differentiate between: Vital capacity and total lung capacity.

Arrange the following in increasing order of their volumes:
$(a)$ Tidal Volume $(TV)$
$(b)$ Residual Volume $(RV)$
$(c)$ Inspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$
$(d)$ Vital Capacity $(VC)$

How much amount of air is released by healthy humans in every minute during expiration?

If Expiratory Reserve Volume $(ERV)$ is $1100 \text{ ml}$, Residual Volume $(RV)$ is $1200 \text{ ml}$ and Tidal Volume $(TV)$ is $500 \text{ ml}$, then what is the Functional Residual Capacity $(FRC)$ (in $\text{ ml}$)?

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