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Question
Arrange the following terms based on their volumes in an ascending order.
- Tidal Volume (TV)
- Residual Volume (RV)
- Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
- Expiratory Capacity (EC)
Solution
The arrangement of the terms based on their volumes is as follows- Tidal Volume (TV) < Residual Volume (RV) < Expiratory Capacity (EC) < Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV).
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