Vital Capacity of Lung and Total Lung Capacity.

Question

Distinguish between the following :

Vital Capacity of Lung and Total Lung Capacity.

Answer 1

Vital Capacity of Lung	Total Lung Capacity
1. It is the maximum amount of air a person can expire and inspire to their maximum extent.	1. It is the maximum amount of air that the lungs can hold after a maximum forceful inspiration.
2. It is the sum total of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume and expiratory reserve volume.	2. It is the sum total of vital capacity and residual volume.
3. It ranges from 4100 to 4600 ml.	3. It ranges from 5200 to 5800 ml.