Inspiratory Capacity and Lung Volumes — NEET Biology
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Inspiratory Capacity (IC): Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration. This includes tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume (TV+IRV).
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Match the Following Column I A. Vital Capacity B. Expiratory Reserve Volume C. Inspiratory Capacity D. Functional Residual Capacity Column II i. TV + IRV ii. TV + IRV + ERV iii. ERV + RV iv. 1000–1100 mL
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Correct answer: A — A–ii, B–iv, C–i, D–iii
Vital Capacity = TV + IRV + ERV Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): This averages 1000–1100 mL. Inspiratory Capacity = TV + IRV Functional Residual Capacity = ERV + RV
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Inspiratory Capacity (IC): Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration. This includes tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume (TV+IRV).
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Breathing and Exchange of Gases, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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