INTRO TO IRM

Question 1

What does TLC stand for and what is its value in Litres?

Answer 1

• Total lung capacity
• 6 L

Question 2

VC and value?

Answer 2

• Vital capacity
• 4.8L

Question 3

RV and value?

Answer 3

• Residual Volume
• 1.2 L

Question 4

FRC and value?

Answer 4

• Functional residual capacity
• 2.7 L

Question 5

VT and value?

Answer 5

• Tidal volume
• 0.5 L

Question 6

IRV and value?

Answer 6

• Inspiratory reserve volume
• 2.8 L

Question 7

IC and value?

Answer 7

• Inspiratory capacity
• 3.3 L

Question 8

ERV and value?

Answer 8

• Expiratory reserve volume
• 1.5 L

Question 9

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

Answer 9

O2 from the air into the blood and CO2 from the blood to the air

Question 10

What are two obstructive diseases of the respiratory system?

Answer 10

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)