A short while after a person has died, a "gasp" of air may occur as the lungs collapse. This flow would represent the

A) tidal volume.
B) expiratory reserve volume.
C) total lung volume.
D) vital capacity.
E) residual volume.

Residual Volume

The amount of air that remains in a person's lungs after fully exhaling, ensuring that the lungs do not collapse.

Lungs Collapse

Lung collapse, also known as pneumothorax, occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.