Functional residual capacity

The volume of air remaining in the LUNGS at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the residual volume and the expiratory reserve volume. Common abbreviation is FRC.


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Functional residual capacityClosing capacityFrigorific mixture

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