defintions Flashcards
1
Q
residual vol
A
air that remains in the lungs to keep their shape (1-1 1/2 litres)
2
Q
tidal vol
A
actual amt of air being inhaled and exhaled in a breath (rest approx 0.5 litres)
3
Q
total lung capacity
A
residual vol + vital capacity
4
Q
vital capacity
A
max tidal vol: max amt of air that can be inhaled and exhaled in 1 respiratory cycle
5
Q
absolute pressure
A
atmospheric + gauge pressure
sea level = 1 bar
10m = 2 bar
6
Q
ambient pressure
A
pressure that surronds you 1 bar at sea level
7
Q
gauge pressure
A
Pressure measured on a gauge.
sea level = 0 bar
10m = 1 bar
