Lung Volumes

Question 0

Increases by ________ during normal inspiration at rest

Answer 0

Half a litre

Question 1

Resting lung volume of the average sized person

Answer 1

3 litres

Question 2

Maximum lung capacity

Answer 2

6 litres

Question 3

Minimum lung capacity

Answer 3

One litre

Question 4

Vital capacity

Answer 4

The greatest volume of air that can be expired after a maximal inspiration

Question 5

Residual volume

Answer 5

The volume of air that remains in the lungs after a forced maximal expiration

Question 6

Total lung capacity

Answer 6

The amount of air in lungs following a maximal inspiration and is calculated by adding vital capacity of the lungs to the residual volume

Question 7

Tidal volume

Answer 7

The amount of air that is inspired and expired with each normal breath during rest or any given exercise

Question 8

Inspiratory reserve volume

Answer 8

The amount of air that can be inspired during a forced inspiration, following a normal inspiration

Question 9

Expiratory reserve volume

Answer 9

The amount of air that can be expired during a forced expiration, following a normal expiration