The inspiratory reserve volume measures the ________. a. amount of air remaining in the lung after a maximal exhalation b. amount of air that the lung holds c. amount of air that can be further exhaled after a normal breath d. amount of air that can be further inhaled after a normal breath

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The inspiratory reserve volume measures the ________.
a. amount of air remaining in the lung after a maximal
exhalation
b. amount of air that the lung holds
c. amount of air that can be further exhaled after a
normal breath
d. amount of air that can be further inhaled after a
normal breath

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