Vital Capacity (VC) can be defined as:
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Correct answer: ERV + TV + IRV
Vital Capacity is the maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration. It includes Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Tidal Volume (TV), and Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV).
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