Vital capacity is the sum of which lung volumes?

Correct answer A. Tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory reserve volume

Explanation

Vital capacity is the maximum volume that can be breathed out after a maximum inhalation. It includes tidal, inspiratory reserve and expiratory reserve volumes, but not residual volume.

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