Lung volume and gas exchange Flashcards
1
Q
What is the inspiratory reserve volume? (IRV)?
A
What can be forcibly inhaled after a normal breath.
2
Q
What is the tidal volume? (TV)?
A
Normal breath.
3
Q
What is the expiratory reserve volume? (ERV)
A
?
4
Q
What is the residual volume? (RV)
A
?
5
Q
What is the total lung capacity? (TLC)
A
?
6
Q
What is the inspiratory capacity? (IC)
A
?
7
Q
What is the functional residual capacity?
A
??
8
Q
What is the vital capacity?
A
?
9
Q
What is the equation for alveolar volume?
A
V alv= (Vtidal - Vds) x f
10
Q
What is the partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar gas?
A
100
11
Q
What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in alveolar gas?
A
40
