The amount of air that can be inhaled and exhaled in one normal breathing cycle is called what?

The amount of air that can be inhaled and

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ATidal volume.
BResidual volume.
CComplete volume.
DTotal volume.

✓ Correct answer: A. Tidal volume. When measuring breathing and respiration, tidal volume is the measurement of air that is inhaled and then exhaled in a normal breathing cycle. The air measured that comes in and goes out is the total amount measured and tracked.

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