Which one of the following respiratory volumes of human lung is the lowest?
A.Residual volume
B.Tidal volume✓ Correct
C.Inspiratory reserve volume
D.Expiratory reserve volume
Explanation
Approximate values of human lung volumes are: Tidal volume ≈ 500 mL (air moved in/out in quiet breathing), Expiratory reserve volume ≈ 1100–1200 mL, Residual volume ≈ 1100–1200 mL, and Inspiratory reserve volume ≈ 2500–3000 mL (the largest). Tidal volume is clearly the smallest of these four. Hence tidal volume is the lowest.
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