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Q · Respiratory System Medium · 45s
Which volume remains in the lungs after forced expiration?
TopicRespiratory System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The volume of air that remains in the lungs after a forced expiration is called the Residual Volume (RV).
Final Answer: Option C — Residual volume