Lung Volumes

Question 1

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Answer 1

The volume that you COULD inhale, following a normal breath.

Question 2

Tidal Volume

Answer 2

The amount of air turned over in a normal breath

Question 3

Residual Volume

Answer 3

Air that cannot be expelled from the lungs, without collapse

Question 4

Expiratory Reserve Volume

Answer 4

The volume that you COULD exhale, following a normal breath

Question 5

Vital Capacity

Answer 5

The amount of air that can be forcibly moved in a breath.
A deep breath, in and out.
Total lung capacity-Residual volume= Vital Capacity

Question 6

Inspiratory Capacity

Answer 6

A deep breath in.

Inspiratory reserve volume + Tidal Volume= Inspiratory Capacity

Question 7

Functional Residual Capacity

Answer 7

Expiratory Reserve Volume + Residual Volume.
Everything under the tidal volume
A stupid measurement

Question 8

Total Lung Capacity

Answer 8

The total amount of air that the lung is able to hold.

Question 9

Minute Volume

Answer 9

Amount of air turned over in a minute

~500mL x 17 RPM= ~9L/min

Question 10

Forced Expiratory Volume

Answer 10

The amount of air that can be forcibly expelled in one second.