volumes/capacities Flashcards
1
Q
the amount of air that moves in and out of our lungs after one respiratory cycle
A
tidal volume
2
Q
the amount of extra air (above normal volume) exhaled with maximum effort. after normal quiet breathing.
A
expiratory reserve volume
3
Q
max volume of air that can be INSPIRED (inhahlation) after reaching normal quiet expiration (tidal)
A
inspiratory rv
4
Q
max of air that can be INHALED following MAXIMUM FORCEFUL EX PIRATION (EXHALATION)
A
vital capacity
5
Q
the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum forceful expiration (exhalation)
A
residual volume
6
Q
volume of air in lungs upon max effort of inspiration.
A
TLC total lung capacity
