Lung volumes and spirometer traces Flashcards

1
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Residual volume

A

Air left in the lungs after maximal expiration

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2
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Inspiratory reserve volume

A

Volume of air forcibly inhaled after tidal volume

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3
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Expriatory reserve volume

A

Volume of air forcibky exhaled after tidal volume

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4
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Tidal volume

A

The volume of air inhaled/exhaled per breath

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5
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Vital capacity

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Largest poss air exhaled after max insoritation

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