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lung function Flashcards

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tidal volume

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  • volume of air in each breathe

- between 0.4dm3 + 0.5dm3 for adults

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ventilation rate

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  • number of breaths per minute

- average 15 breaths

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Forced expiratory volume (FEV)

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-Max volume of air that can be breathed out in 1 second

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Forced Vital capacity (FVC)

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-max volume of air it is possible to breathe forcefully out of the lungs after a really deep breath in

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