Given these lung volumes:(1) tidal volume = 500 mL(2) residual volume = 1000 mL(3) inspiratory reserve volume = 2500 mL(4) expiratory reserve volume = 1000 mL(5) dead space = 1000 mLThe vital capacity isa. 3000 mL. d. 5000 mL.b. 3500 mL. e. 6000 mL.c. 4000 mL.

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