respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
What alveolar cells secrete sufactant?
A
Type 2 pneumonocytes
2
Q
What is tidal volume?
A
the volume of one breath
3
Q
What is inspiratory reserve volume?
A
the extra amount of air inhaled
4
Q
What is expiratory reserve volume?
A
The extra amount of air exhaled
5
Q
What is residual volume?
A
amount in lungs after expiratory reserve volume is exhaled
6
Q
What is vital capacity?
A
Inspiratory reserve volume + tidal volume + expiratory reserve volume
7
Q
What is total lung capacity?
A
vital capacity + residual volume