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Total lung capacity is about 6L in healthy individuals. Total lung capacity tends to be increased in obstructive conditions (such as COPD) and decreased in restrictive conditions (such as pulmonary fibrosis).
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b
500ml
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Total lung capacity is about 6L in healthy individuals. Total lung capacity tends to be increased in obstructive conditions (such as COPD) and decreased in restrictive conditions (such as pulmonary fibrosis).
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c
3L
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Total lung capacity is about 6L in healthy individuals. Total lung capacity tends to be increased in obstructive conditions (such as COPD) and decreased in restrictive conditions (such as pulmonary fibrosis).
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d
10L
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This is the correct answer. Total lung capacity tends to be increased in obstructive conditions (such as COPD) and decreased in restrictive conditions (such as pulmonary fibrosis).
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a
6L
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Total lung capacity is about 6L in healthy individuals. Total lung capacity tends to be increased in obstructive conditions (such as COPD) and decreased in restrictive conditions (such as pulmonary fibrosis).
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e
1L
Concept
Chapter
2693
4212
Lung volumes
Topic
150
Respiratory physiology
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A 72-year-old man with a 37-pack-year smoking history presents to his GP with a troublesome cough and dyspnoea that is worse on exertion.

The GP suspects COPD and arranges for further tests, including a chest x-ray.

The chest x-ray shows hyperinflated lungs.

Which of the following is the normal total lung capacity in healthy individuals?
a