The amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal tidal expiration is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal tidal expiration is the:
A. Inspiratory reserve volume
B. Residual volume
C. Tidal volume
D. Expiratory reserve volume
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) is the additional air exhaled forcibly after normal exhalation (~1,000–1,200 mL). Tidal volume is normal breath, inspiratory reserve is extra inhaled after normal inhalation, residual volume is air left after maximal exhalation. These are components of lung volumes and capacities.

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