Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
vital capacity
A
max amount of air that one can exhale after max inhalation
2
Q
FEV1
A
the major fraction of vital capacity is exhaled during the first second of forced exhalation
3
Q
spirometer
A
device that measures airflow, lung volumes and capacities
4
Q
inspiratory reserve volume
A
the max amount of air that can be inhaled following a breathing cycle at rest
5
Q
dynamic respiratory volume
A
the compliance of the lungs at any given moment during movement of air
