| $a$. Inspiratory reserve volume $(IRV)$ | $a$. Expiratory reserve volume $(ERV)$ |
| $1$. It is the additional volume of air that can be inspired by a forcible inspiration. | $1$. It is the additional volume of air that can be expired by a forcible expiration. |
| $2$. It is about $2500-3500 \, mL$. | $2$. It is about $1000-1100 \, mL$. |
| $b$. Inspiratory capacity $(IC)$ | $b$. Expiratory capacity $(EC)$ |
| $1$. Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration. | $1$. Total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration. |
| $2$. $IC = TV + IRV$ | $2$. $EC = TV + ERV$ |
| $c$. Vital capacity $(VC)$ | $c$. Total lung capacity $(TLC)$ |
| $1$. Maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration. | $1$. Total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration. |
| $2$. Includes $ERV + TV + IRV$. | $2$. Includes $RV + ERV + TV + IRV$. |
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| Respiratory capacities | Respiratory volumes |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ Residual volume | $2500 \; mL$ |
| $(ii)$ Vital capacity | $3500 \; mL$ |
| $(iii)$ Inspiratory reserve volume | $1200 \; mL$ |
| $(iv)$ Inspiratory capacity | $4500 \; mL$ |
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
| $P. TLC - IC$ | $I. 500 \, mL$ |
| $Q. IC - IRV$ | $II. 1100$ to $1200 \, mL$ |
| $R. TLC - VC$ | $III. 1500$ to $1600 \, mL$ |
| $S. ERV + TV$ | $IV. 2100$ to $2600 \, mL$ |
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