Vital capacity of lung is
1. IRV + ERV + TV 2. IRV + ERV 
3. IRV + ERV + TV + RV 4. IRV + ERV + TV - RV
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Which of the following statements are correct with respect to vital capacity?
(a) It includes ERV, TV and IRV
(b) Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration
(c) The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after forced expiration
(d) It includes ERV, RV and IRV.
(e) The maximum volume of air a person can breathe out after a forced inspiration.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (b), (d) and (e)
2. (a), (c) and (d)
3. (a), (c) and (e)
4. (a) and (e)
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The Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of forced inspiration.

This includes:

1. RV; IC (Inspiratory Capacity); EC (Expiratory Capacity); and ERV
2. RV; ERV; IC and EC
3. RV; ERV; VC (Vital Capacity) and FRC (Functional Residual Capacity)
4. RV (Residual Volume); ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume); TV (Tidal Volume); and IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume)

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Tidal Volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume of an athlete is 500 mL and 1000 mL respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the Residual Volume is 1200 mL?

1. 2700 mL 2. 1500 mL
3. 1700 mL 4. 2200 mL
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The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as:

1. Expiratory Capacity

2. Vital Capacity

3. Inspiratory Capacity

4. Total Lung Capacity

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