spirometer Flashcards
1
Q
what is tidal volume?
A
volume of air which moves in and out of lungs with each restung breath
2
Q
what is vital capacity?
A
volume of air which can be breathed in when strongest exhalation is taken
3
Q
what is inspiritory reserve volume?
A
max volume of air that can be breathed in and out
4
Q
what is residual volume?
A
volume of air left in lungs once exhalation has happened as hard as possible
