The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
what is tidal volume
A
normal amount of air inspired/expired
2
Q
expiratory reserve volume
A
amount of air force out after tidal volume
3
Q
inspiratory reserve volume
A
amount of air force in after tidal volume
4
Q
residual volume
A
the air left in the lungs prior to maximal expiration
5
Q
vital capacity
A
largest volume of air that can be forcibly expired following largest inspiration
6
Q
path of oxygen when breathed in
A
mouth and nose the the trachea them the bronchi and then the alveoli
