Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is alveolar dead space?
A
Those alveoli which are well ventilated but not adequately perfused
2
Q
What is anatomical dead space?
A
Parts of the bronchial tree that are not available for airway exchange
3
Q
What is tidal volume?
A
The vol of air leaving or entering the lungs in a single breath
4
Q
What is vital capacity?
A
The max vol of air that can be expired in a single breath following max inspiration
5
Q
Total lung capacity = ?
A
VC + residual vol
