Question:

The vital capacity includes
A. Expiratory reserve volume
B. Inspiratory reserve volume
C. Tidal volume
D. Residual volume
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Spirometry Formulas:
$\text{Vital Capacity (VC)} = \text{IRV} + \text{TV} + \text{ERV}$.
$\text{Total Lung Capacity (TLC)} = \text{VC} + \text{Residual Volume (RV)}$.
  • A only
  • A and B only
  • A, B and C only
  • All A, B, C and D
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

Spirometric respiratory lung volumes and capacities: Vital Capacity (VC) is the maximum volume of air exhaled following maximal inspiration.
Key Formula or Approach:
\[ \text{Vital Capacity (VC)} = \text{Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)} + \text{Tidal Volume (TV)} + \text{Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)} \]

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

In pulmonary physiology and spirometry:
1. Vital Capacity (VC): The maximum volume of air that an animal can forcefully exhale after a maximal voluntary inspiration. It is the sum of three component volumes:
- B. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
- C. Tidal Volume (TV)
- A. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
2. Residual Volume (RV) (D): The volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximal forced expiration; it cannot be exhaled and is part of Total Lung Capacity (TLC = VC + RV), not Vital Capacity.
Thus, Vital Capacity includes A, B, and C only.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Hence, Vital Capacity includes A, B and C only, corresponding to option (C).
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