The inspiratory reserve volume $+$ tidal volume $+$ expiratory reserve volume is the same as

Answer: ASolution: Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) + tidal volume (TV) + expiratory reserve volume (ERV) represents vital capacity (VC). Now, inspiratory capacity is the total volume of ai that can be inhaled after a normal expiration. It includes tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume i.e., IC = TV + IRV. Thus, option (a) is correct which says that vital capacity i.e., IRV + TV + ERV = IC + ERV.