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What is the volume of air that moves into and out of the lungs during a single unforced breath called?

Tidal volume (VT)
Inspiratory capacity (IC)
Vital capacity (VC)
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

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Answer:

unforced breathing is residual volume

Step-by-step explanation:

It refers to the amount of air left inside the airways and inside the lungs that cannot be expelled after forced expiration. This volume guarantees the partial filling state of the lungs.

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