Match: Lung Capacities and Their Formulae

Question

Match the column:

TABLE-I (Lung Capacity) TABLE-II (Formula)
1) Vital Capacity a) ERV + RV
2) Inspiratory Capacity b) IRV + TV + ERV + RV
3) Functional Residual Capacity c) TV + IRV
4) Total Lung Capacity d) IRV + TV + ERV
Select an answer

Match the column:

TABLE-I (Lung Capacity) TABLE-II (Formula)
1) Vital Capacity a) ERV + RV
2) Inspiratory Capacity b) IRV + TV + ERV + RV
3) Functional Residual Capacity c) TV + IRV
4) Total Lung Capacity d) IRV + TV + ERV
  1. 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b — Correct Answer
  2. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
  3. 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
  4. 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Term Full Name Formula/Definition
TV Tidal Volume Volume of air inspired/expired during normal breathing (~500 ml)
IRV Inspiratory Reserve Volume Max extra air inhaled after normal inspiration
ERV Expiratory Reserve Volume Max extra air exhaled after normal expiration
RV Residual Volume Air remaining after maximal expiration (cannot be expelled)
VC (Vital Capacity) IRV + TV + ERV ✔ (1-d)
IC (Inspiratory Capacity) TV + IRV ✔ (2-c)
FRC (Functional Residual Capacity) ERV + RV ✔ (3-a)
TLC (Total Lung Capacity) IRV + TV + ERV + RV ✔ (4-b)
Memory Aid

VC = All volumes EXCEPT RV | FRC = What remains after normal breath out (ERV + RV) | TLC = Everything

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