| Vital capacity (VC) | Total lung capacity (TLC) |
| It is defined as the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled easily after a maximum inspiration. It includes IC and ERV. |
It is defined as the volume of air in the lungs after maximum inspiration. It includes IC, ERV, and residual volume. |
| It is approximately 4000 mL in the human lungs. |
It is approximately 5000 – 6000 mL in the human lungs. |
Answered by Abhisek | 1 year ago
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