The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Breathing pathway
A
Air > nares > nasal cavity and pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchi > bronchioles > alveoli
2
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Vibrissae
A
nasal hairs that filter air
3
Q
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
A
max vol of air in the lungs when one inhales completely
4
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Residual Volume (RV)
A
minimum volume of air in the lungs when one exhales completely
5
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Vital Capacity (VC)
A
the difference between TLC and RV
6
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Tidal Volume (TV)
A
The volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath
7
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Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
A
The volume of additional air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation
8
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Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
A
The volume of additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inhalation
