Lung Volumes Flashcards

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Tidal Volume

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Normal volume, what you breath in and out on a regular basis

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Inspiratory Reserve

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any extra air you can breath in

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Expiratory Reserve

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any extra air you can breath out

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Total Lung Capacity

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deep breath, total amount of air breathed in

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Vital Capacity

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after a deep breath, the total amount of air we can breath out

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Residual Volume

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air remaining in the lungs that can’t be exhaled

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