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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 155 Solution

Topic: Breathing and Exchange of Gases · Official NTA Booklet Code T1
NEET 2024 Zoology Question 155: Respiratory Capacities Formulations: EC, FRC, VC, and IC

Question

Match List I with List II. List I: A. Expiratory capacity; B. Functional residual capacity; C. Vital capacity; D. Inspiratory capacity. List II: I. Expiratory reserve volume + Tidal volume + Inspiratory reserve volume; II. Tidal volume + Expiratory reserve volume; III. Tidal volume + Inspiratory reserve volume; IV. Expiratory reserve volume + Residual volume. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Verified Against NTA Final Answer Key
Option (3) : A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup
List I (Capacities) A: Expiratory capacity; B: Functional residual capacity; C: Vital capacity; D: Inspiratory capacity
List II (Component Sums) I: ERV + TV + IRV; II: TV + ERV; III: TV + IRV; IV: ERV + RV
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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Respiratory Capacity Formulas

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EC = TV + ERV (II); FRC = ERV + RV (IV); VC = ERV + TV + IRV (I); IC = TV + IRV (III)! Result: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III!

1 A. Expiratory capacity (EC): Total volume of air a person can expire after normal inspiration: TV + ERV (II).
2 B. Functional residual capacity (FRC): Volume of air remaining in lungs after normal expiration: ERV + RV (IV).
3 C. Vital capacity (VC): Maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after forced expiration: ERV + TV + IRV (I).
4 D. Inspiratory capacity (IC): Total volume of air a person can inspire after normal expiration: TV + IRV (III).
5 Order: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III -> Option (3) / C.
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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Breathing and Exchange of Gases (Respiratory Volumes and Capacities)
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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Define Inspiratory and Expiratory Capacities

Inspiratory Capacity (ICIC) is the total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration, comprising Tidal Volume and Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IC=TV+IRVIC = TV + IRV) (D -> III). Expiratory Capacity (ECEC) is the total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration, comprising Tidal Volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume (EC=TV+ERVEC = TV + ERV) (A -> II).

Step 2

Define FRC and Vital Capacity

Functional Residual Capacity (FRCFRC) is the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a normal expiration, including ERV+RVERV + RV (B -> IV). Vital Capacity (VCVC) is the maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration, encompassing ERV+TV+IRVERV + TV + IRV (C -> I).

Step 3

Match Combination

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III perfectly matches Option (3).

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4-Option Deep Scan
1 (1)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches FRC with Vital capacity formula.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches FRC with Vital capacity formula.
2 (2)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches EC with Vital capacity.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches EC with Vital capacity.
3 (3)
✓ 100% Correct
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Accurately pairs each respiratory lung capacity with its precise algebraic formula.

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Why this is airtight: None.
4 (4)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches EC with IC.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches EC with IC.
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NTA Trap Alert: FRC vs IC Confusion

Forgetting whether FRC includes residual volume (RV).

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Residual is in the name: Functional RESIDUAL Capacity = ERV + RV.
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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Breathing and Exchange of Gases Standard Benchmark
Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"Inspiratory Capacity (IC) = TV + IRV; Expiratory Capacity (EC) = TV + ERV; Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) = ERV + RV; Vital Capacity (VC) = ERV + TV + IRV."

Syllabus Focus: Respiratory Capacities Formulations: EC, FRC, VC, and IC
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