Which of the following statements regarding lung volumes is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements regarding lung volumes is incorrect?

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Tidal volume is the air exchanged during normal breathing. Vital capacity includes tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume. Residual volume can be expelled from the lungs during forced expiration. Correct Functional residual capacity includes residual volume and expiratory reserve volume.

Explanation

Residual volume remains in the lungs after forced expiration and cannot be expelled.

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