Physiology::Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume
A
Air taken in and exhaled during quiet breathing
(0.5L)
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Max volume of air that can be inspired in excess of normal inspiration
(3.8L)
3
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
max voulme of air that can be forcefully expired after normal expiration
(1L)
4
Q
Functional residual capacity
A
volume of gas left in the lungs at the end of normal expiration
(2.2L)
5
Q
Residual volume
A
volume remaining after maximal expiaration
RV= FRC-ERV
(1.2L)
6
Q
Total Lung Capacity
A
sum of all lung volumes
(6L)
7
Q
Vital capacity
A
volume of air that is expelled from maximal inspiration to maximal expiration
(4.8L)
