Resp Sys Definitions Flashcards

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Tidal volume

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Tidal vol. = the volume of air breathed in and out with each breath.

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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The max vol of air that can be breathed in above and beyond the tidal volume.

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Exploratory reserve vol

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The max vol of air that can be breathed out, more than in quite breathing.

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4
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Residual vol

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The volume of air present in the lungs even after forced expiration.

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Inspiratory capacity

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From end of quite expiration to max inspiration.

TV + Inspiratory reserve vol

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Functional residual capacity

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The vol of air in the lungs at the end of quite expiration.

Below the TV

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Vital capacity

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Inspiratory reserve vol + TV + Expiatory reserve vol

The vol of air from max inspiration to max forced expiration.

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Total lung capacity

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VC + residual volume

The total volume of air that the lungs can house.

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9
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Lung volumes vs lung capacities

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Lung volumes change depending on the TV.

Lung capacities cannot change and are defined in terms of fixed end points in the breathing cycle.

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