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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.SL.tz0.4
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 4 Adapted from N/A

Question

What is vital capacity?

A.  Inspiratory reserve volume plus total lung capacity

B.  Total lung capacity minus residual volume

C.  Tidal volume plus inspiratory reserve volume

D.  Residual volume minus expiratory reserve volume

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

Mid-difficulty question.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.1. Structure and function of the ventilatory system » 2.1.3. Define the terms pulmonary ventilation, total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity (VC), tidal volume (TV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) and residual volume (RV).
Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.1. Structure and function of the ventilatory system
Topic 2: Exercise physiology

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