Question

TV and ERV of an athlete are 500 mL and 1000 mL respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the RV is 1200 mL?

Options

• 1700 mL

• 2200 rnL

• 1500 mL

• 2700 mL

Answer 1

1500 mL

Explanation:

500 mL Tidal Volume 

1000 mL Expiratory Reserve Volume 

Tidal Volume + Expiratory Reserve Volume = Expiratory Capacity 

= 1000 + 500 

= 1500 millilitres