lung volumes Flashcards
1
Q
define lung volumes
A
the amount of air breathed in, breathed out and found within the lungs at any given time
2
Q
what is tidal volume
A
the amount of air that enters the lungs during normal inspiration
3
Q
what is residual volume
A
the amount of air left in the lungs after a normal breath out
4
Q
what is inspitory reserve volume
A
the amount of air inspired after a deep breath in
5
Q
what is expitory reserve volume
A
the amount of air expired after a forceful breath out
