Lung Volumes And Capacities Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal Volume
A
Volume of gas inspired or expired in an unforced respiratory cycle
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Max volume that can be inspired from the end of a tidal volume
3
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
After TV the max volume that can be expired
4
Q
Residual volume
A
Volume of gas remaining in lungs after max expiration
5
Q
Total lung capacity
A
Amount of gas in lungs after max inspiration
6
Q
Vital capacity
A
Max amount of gas that can be expired after a max inspiration
7
Q
Inspiratory Capacity
A
Max amount of gas that can be inspired at the end of a tidal expiration
8
Q
Functional residual capacity
A
Amount of gas remaining in lungs at the end of a tidal expiration
