Lung Volumes And Capacities Flashcards
1
Q
What is dead space air?
A
The air that does not undergo respiratory exchange
2
Q
What is inspiratory reserve volume
A
The volume of air that can be forcefully inhaled above tidal volume
3
Q
What is expiratory reserve volume
A
The volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after normal exhalation. The extra 1200ml in male and 700ml in females
4
Q
What is residual volume
A
The volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration
5
Q
What is vital capacity
A
The sum of inspiratory reserve volume tidal volume and expiratory reserve volume
6
Q
What is tidal volume
A
The volume of one breath (500ml/breath)
