Respiratory Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
the amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under rest
A
tidal volume TV
2
Q
amount of air forcefully inhaled after normal tidal volume expiration
A
inspiratory reserve volume IRV
3
Q
amount of air remaining in lungs after a forced expiration
A
residual volume RV
4
Q
maximum amount of air that can be expired after maximum inspiratory effort
A
vital capacity VC
5
Q
maximum amount of air that can be inspired after a normal tidal volume
A
inspiratory capacity IC
6
Q
volume of air remaining in lungs after normal tidal volume
A
function residual capacity FRC
7
Q
maximum amount of air contained in lungs after a maximum inspiratory effort
A
total lung capacity TLC
8
Q
amount of air forcefully exhaled after normal tidal volume
A
expiratory reserve volume ERV
