lung volumes Flashcards
1
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total lung capacity
A
the amount of air in the lungs following a maximum inspiration and is calculated by adding the vital capacity of lungs to the residual volume
2
Q
vital capacity
A
is the greatest volume of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration
3
Q
residual volume
A
is the volume of air that remains in the lungs in the lungs after a forced maximum expiration
4
Q
tidal volume
A
the amount of air that is inspired and expired with each normal breath during rest or any given exercise
5
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inspiratory reserve volume
A
the amount of air that can be inspired during a forced inspiration, following normal inspiration
6
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expiratory reserve volume
A
the amount of air that can be expired during a forced expiration, following normal expiration.
