Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of air that enters the lungs during a normal inhale
A
Tidal volume (avg: 500ml)
2
Q
The amount of gas remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced exhalation
A
Residual volume
3
Q
The maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhale
A
Inspiratory capacity
4
Q
The maximum amount of air you can move into or out of the lungs in a single respiratory cycle
A
Vital capacity
5
Q
The amount of air remaining in your lungs after you have completed a quiet respiratory cycle
A
Functional residual capacity
