NEET 2019 Biology question

BiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesNEET 2019

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?

Answer: (1)

Solution

Expiratory capacity (EC) is the total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration, i.e. tidal volume plus expiratory reserve volume: $EC = TV + ERV = 500 + 1000 = 1500\

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