LUNG VOLUMES Flashcards
1
Q
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
A
the maximum volume of air hat can be inhaled over a normal tidal volume
1
Q
Tidal Volume
A
the volume of air that we breathe in and out during a normal breath
> usually about 500cm3
2
Q
Expiratory Reserve Volume
A
the maximum volume of air that can be expired over a normal tidal volume
3
Q
Residual Volume
A
the volume of air that is left in your lungs when you have exhaled as hard as possible - cannot be directly measured
4
Q
Vital Capacity
A
the volte of air that can be breathed in after the deepest possible exhalation
5
Q
Breathing Rate
A
number of breaths per minute
6
Q
Ventilation Rate
A
the total volume of air inhaled per minute
