LAB 8 QUIZ Flashcards
TV stands for…
Tidal Volume
IRV stands for…
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
ERV stands for…
Expiratory Reserve Volume
RV stands for…
Residual Volume
TLC stands for…
Total Lung Capacity
VC stands for…
Vital Capacity
IC stands for…
Inspiratory Capacity
FRC stands for…
Functional Residual Capacity
*** Define TV ***
The amound of air that moves into or out of the lungs in quiet respiration, about 500mL
Define IRV
The additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal quiet inspiration.
*** Define ERV ***
The additional amount of air that can be exhaled after quiet expiration.
Define RV
The amount of air left in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration.
Define TLC
The total amount of air lungs can contain.
*** Define VC ***
The amount of air in the lungs that can be exhaled after a maximal forced inspiration.
Define IC
- The amount of air in the lungs that can be inhaled after a quiet exhalation.
- Its the sum total of tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume.