The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is tidal volume?
A
Volume of air breathed in or out per breath
2
Q
What is inspiratory reserve volume?
A
Volume of the air that can be forcibly inspired following a normal breath
3
Q
What is expiratory reserve volume?
A
Volume of air that can be forcibly expired following a normal breath
4
Q
What is residual volume?
A
Volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum capacity
5
Q
What is minute ventilation?
A
Volume of air breathed in or out per minute
6
Q
What is the pathway of air?
A
Mouth/nose cavity —> Pharynx —> Trachea —> Larynx (voice box) —> Trachea —> Bronchi —> Bronchioles —> Alveoli
