Respiratory Flashcards
What is inspiratory reserve volume?
The volume that can be inspired over and above tidal volume.
Used during exercise
What is tidal volume?
Volume inspired and expired with each normal breath
What is expiratory reserve volume?
The volume that can be expired after expiration of tidal volume
What is residual volume?
Volume that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration
Cannot be measured by spirometry
What is anatomical dead space?
Volume in conducting airways
What is inspiratory capacity?
TV + IRV
What is functional residual capacity?
Is the volume remaining in the lungs when a tidal volume is expired
ERV + RV
Cannot be measured by spirometry
What is vital capacity or forced vital capacity ?
The volume of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration
TV + IRV + ERV
What is total lung capacity?
The sum of all 4 lung volumes
Is the volume in the lungs after maximal inspiration
Cannot be measured by spirometry
What is the forced expiratory volume FEV1?
The volume of air that can be expired in the 1st second of a forced maximal expiration
What do the internal intercostal a do during respiration?
Pull ribs downward and inward
What is the most important muscle for inspiration?
Diaphragm
What is compliance ?
The distensibility of lung and chest wall
What happens to lung compliance in emphysema ?
- Lung compliance is increased
2. Tendency for lung to collapse is decreased
Where are beta 2 adrenoreceptors ?
Lungs