Exchange surfaces and breathing Flashcards
1
Q
Inspiration
A
Breathing in
2
Q
Expiration
A
Breathing out
3
Q
Breathing rate
A
The mean number of breaths per minute
4
Q
Ventilation
A
Breathing the movement of the diaphraigm and rib cage that cause air to move into and out of the lungs
5
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
The volume of air that can be breathed out over and above the normal tidal volume
6
Q
Spirometer
A
A instrument that can be used to measure the volume of air breathed in and out
7
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
The volume of air that can be breathed in then out of the lungs
8
Q
Vital capacity
A
The maximum volume of air breathed in or out of the lungs with each breath
9
Q
Residual volume
A
The volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration
