Lung Capacity Flashcards

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Vital Capacity

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Total volume of gas that can be moved in/out of lungs

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Residual Volume

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Amount of gas that remains in the lungs and passageways even after full exhale (necessary to prevent collapse of lungs)

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3
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Tidal Volume

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• air inhaled/exhaled during regular breathing

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4
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Inspiratory Reserve Volume

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• extra air taken in beyond regular breathing

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5
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Expiratory Reserve Volume

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• extra air forced out beyond regular breathing

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