Difference between Vital and Total lung capacity



Difference between Vital and Total lung capacity


Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the main difference between Vital and Total lung capacity. Comparison and Differences.

Difference between Vital and Total lung capacity

S.No. Vital Capacity Total Lung Capacity
1 It is the amount of air which one can inhale and exhale with maximum effort. It is the total amount of air present in the lungs and the respiratory passage after a maximum inspiration.
2 It is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume (VC = TV + IRV + ERV). It varies from 4 — 4.6 liters in a normal adult person. It is the sum of the vital capacity and the residual volume (TLC = VC + RV). It is from 5100 to 5800 mL.



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Difference between Total lung capacity vs Vital

Vital vs Total lung capacity

Differences between Total lung capacity vs Vital

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