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Lung capacities

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the amount of air that enters the lungs in a single inhalation or leaves the lungs in a single exhalation of quiet breathing

Inspiratory reserve volume

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration

Expiratory reserved volume

the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a quiet normal exhalation

Residual volume

the air remaining after a forced exhalation

Inspiratory capacity

The volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale

Functional residual capacity

the air that remains in the lungs after normal exhalation has taken place

Vital Capacity

The total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum exhalation

Total Lung Capacity

The volume of air in the lungs after maximum inhalation

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