| Inspiratory capacity (IC) | Expiratory capacity (EC) |
| It is defined as the volume of the air that can be inhaled easily after a normal expiration. |
It is defined as the volume of air that can be exhaled easily after a normal inspiration. |
| It comprises inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume. IC = TV + IRV |
It comprises expiratory reverse volume and tidal volume. EC = TV + ERV |
Answered by Abhisek | 1 year ago
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