Answer: C. the total amount of air that can be inspired after a tidal expiration.
Explanation:
The inspiratory capacity can be define as the highest volume of the air that can be inspired after the expiration. It is the sum of the the inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume.
The tidal volume is the measure of the amount of air inspired and expired during the process of normal breathing. This includes the volume of around one to half liter. The expiratory reserve volume is the additional air which is exhaled after normal exhalation.
