Question

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration is the:

A. inspiratory reserve volume
B. inspiratory capacity
C. residual volume
D. functional residual capacity
E. none of these

Answer 1

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration is the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV).

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration is the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV). The inspiratory reserve volume is the extra amount of air that can be inhaled beyond a normal breath. It is measured by taking a deep inhalation after a tidal inspiration.