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LUNG VOLUMES AND CAPACITIES Flashcards

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Tidal volume (TV)

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about 500ml, the amount of air inspired during normal, relaxed breathing

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Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

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about 3100mL, the additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after the inspiration of a normal tidal volume

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Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)

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about 1200mL, the additional air that can be forcibly exhaled after the expiration of a normal tidal volume

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Residual volume

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about 1200mL, the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the expiratory reserve volume is exhaled

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total lung capacity (TLC)

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about 6000mL, the maximum amount of ait that can fill the lungs (TLC = TV + IRV + ERV + RV)

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vital capacity (VC)

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about 4800mL, the total amount air that can be expired after fully inhaling (approx 80% TLC)

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inspiratory capacity (IC)

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about 3600mL, is the maximum amount of air that can be inspired

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functional residual capacity (FRC)

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about 2400mL, the maximum amount of air that can be inspired

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