A7- Lung Capacity

Question 1

total lung capacity

Answer 1

the maximum volume
of air that can be inhaled during a single
breath

Question 2

tidal volume

Answer 2

the volume of air inhaled
or exhaled during a normal, involuntary
breath

Question 3

inspiratory reserve volume

Answer 3

the volume
of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a
normal inhalation

Question 4

expiratory reserve volume

Answer 4

the volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a
normal exhalation

Question 5

residual volume

Answer 5

the volume of air
remaining in the lungs after a forced
exhalation

Question 6

vital capacity

Answer 6

the maximum amount of
air that can be inhaled or exhaled

Question 7

The volume of air in the lungs changes depending on many factors:

Answer 7

Physical Activity
Depth of breath
Sex
Body Type
Lifestyle

Question 8

Total lung capacity can also be considered:

Answer 8

Inspiratory reserve Volume + Tidal Volume + Expiratory reserve volume + Residual volume

                              OR

Vital Capacity + Residual Volume

Question 9

How much L of O2 in average adult during tidal breathing

Answer 9

This is approximately 0.5L in the average adult

Question 10

VO2 MAX

Answer 10

The maximum rate at which O2 can be used in an indivdual, measured in ML per Kg per min

Question 11

VO2

Answer 11

An esitmated or measured value representing the rate at which O2 is ued in the body, measure in mL perk Kg per minute