Breathing Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is tidal volume
A
Volume of air per breath
2
Q
What is respiration rate
A
Number of times you breathe in a minute
3
Q
What is minute ventilation
A
Total volume is air breathed in and out in 1 minute
MV=RR x TV
4
Q
What is vital capacity
A
Maximum amount of air you can breathe out after breathing in as much air as possible
5
Q
What is residual volume
A
The air left in the lungs after you have breathed out as hard as possible
6
Q
What is VO2 max
A
Maximum amount of O2 your body can take in and use in 1 minute
7
Q
What is the expiratory reserve volume
A
Amount of air that could be used when breathing out
8
Q
What is the inspiratory reserve volume
A
Amount of air that could be used when breathing in
