cardiovasular system Flashcards
1
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what is tidal volume
A
the amount of air taken and given out during a normal breath
2
Q
what is vital capacity
A
the volume of air taken in during a maximum inhale and maximum exhale
3
Q
what is expiratory reserve volume
A
the maximum volume of air given out during a breath
4
Q
what is inspiratory reserve volume
A
the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled during a breath
5
Q
what is residual volume
A
the amount of air that remians in the lungs after a maximum breath
6
Q
what is cardiac output
A
the amount of blood that leaves the heart per minute
7
Q
what is stroke volume
A
the amount of blood ejected from the heart per beat
8
Q
what is heart rate
A
number of beats per minute
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