Lung Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
Vital Capacity
A
Total volume of gas that can be moved in/out of lungs
2
Q
Residual Volume
A
Amount of gas that remains in the lungs and passageways even after full exhale (necessary to prevent collapse of lungs)
3
Q
Tidal Volume
A
• air inhaled/exhaled during regular breathing
4
Q
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
A
• extra air taken in beyond regular breathing
5
Q
Expiratory Reserve Volume
A
• extra air forced out beyond regular breathing