[Campbell Biology P.994] According to the provided text, what is the approximate average vol... | Practice Question

According to the provided text, what is the approximate average volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath in resting humans, known as tidal volume?

  • A: 3.4 L to 4.8 L
  • B: 500 mL
  • C: The air that remains after a forced exhalation.
  • D: The total lung volume during maximal inhalation.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath, called tidal volume, averages about 500 mL in resting humans.'