Lung Volumes/Capacities

Question 1

Name the lung volumes

Answer 1

Tidal Volume - normal breathing
Total Lung Capacity - the whole capacity of the lung
Vital Capacity - Deep breath in and out
Residual Volume - the amount of air left in the lung after expiration
Inspiratory Reserve Volume - Deep inhalation
Expiratory Reserve Volume - Deep exhalation
Functional Residual Capacity - RC and ERV

Question 2

Closing volume

Answer 2

The volume in which the alveoli collapse - after expiratory reserve volume.