Physiology Pulmonary Function

Question 0

Expiration

Answer 0

Increases the volume of the thoracic cavity. This increases the pressure of air in the lungs, forcing air out. At rest, expiration is a passive process.

Question 1

Inspiration

Answer 1

Increases the volume of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the muscles surrounding the lungs. This reduces the pressure of Air in lungs

Question 2

Tidal volume

Answer 2

The volume of air breathed in or out per breath

Question 3

Inspiratory reserve volume

Answer 3

Volume of air that can be forcibly inspired after a normal breath.

Question 4

Expiratory reserve volume

Answer 4

Volume of air that can be forcibly expired after a normal breath

Question 5

Residual volume

Answer 5

Volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

Question 6

Vital capacity

Answer 6

Volume of air forcibly Expired after maximum inspiration in one breath

Question 7

Minute ventilation

Answer 7

Volume of air breathed in or out per minute

Question 8

Movement for oxygen

Answer 8

Alveoli - blood - muscles

Question 9

Movement of carbon dioxide

Answer 9

Muscles - blood - alveoli