Lung Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the expiratory reserve volume
A
the additional air that can be forcibly exhaled after the expiration of a normal tidal volume
2
Q
what is tidal volume
A
the volume of air breathed in, or out, during a breath at rest
3
Q
what is inspiratory reserve volume
A
the additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after the inspiration of a normal tidal volume
4
Q
what is residual volume
A
the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal expiration
