Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration. It includes:
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Correct answer: RV + ERV + TV + IRV
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) includes Residual Volume (RV), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Tidal Volume (TV), and Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV). It can also be defined as Vital Capacity + Residual Volume.
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