The lungs are made up of air-filled sacs,the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration because of:

  • A
    Residual Volume $(RV)$
  • B
    Inspiratory Reserve Volume $(IRV)$
  • C
    Tidal Volume $(TV)$
  • D
    Expiratory Reserve Volume $(ERV)$

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