lung volumes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the total lung volume
A
the maximum amount of air that could be present (VC+RV)
2
Q
what is tidal volume
A
amount of air breathed in and out in one breathe
3
Q
what is inspiratory reserve volume
A
the extra air we can inhale after a normal inhalation
4
Q
what is expiratory reserve volume
A
the extra air we can exhale after a normal exhalation
5
Q
what is vital capacity
A
the maximum amount of air we can breathe in and out in 1 breathe
6
Q
what is residual volume
A
the amount of air always remaining after maximal exhalation to prevent the lungs collapsing
