If expiratory reserve volume (ERV) is 1100 ml , residual volume (RV) is 1200 ml and tidal volume (TV) is 500 ml, what shall be the functional residual capacity (FRC)?
A
2300ml
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B
1200ml
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C
2800ml
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D
1600ml
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Solution
The correct option is A 2300ml Functional residual capacity : It is the amount of air that normally remains inside lungs after expiration.
Functional residual capacity (FRC)= Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) + Residual volume (RV)
Hence , FRC = 1100 ml + 1200 ml = 2300 ml