respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
what is tidal volume
A
volume of air that is breathed in and out
2
Q
what is minute volume
A
the volume of air passing the lungs per minute
3
Q
what is inspiratory reserve volume
A
additional breathed in during tidal volume
4
Q
what is expiratory reserve volume
A
additional breathed out during tidal volume
5
Q
what is residual volume
A
the volume of air left in the lungs after maximum exhalation
6
Q
what is vital capacity
A
maximum exhalation after maximum inhalation
7
Q
what is pulmonary ventilation
A
movement of air in and out of the lungs
8
Q
what are the units for pulmonary ventilation
A
ml/min
9
Q
how do you work out pulmonary ventilation
A
tidal volume x breathing rate
10
Q
volume for total lung volume
A
6000cm3
11
Q
volume for tidal volume
A
500cm3
12
Q
volume for vital capacity
A
4800cm3
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