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key term - Vital capacity (VC)

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Definition

Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation, measuring the strength and health of respiratory function. It combines tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume.

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