Week 2- Lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume
A
normal breath daily (normal 500ml)
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
max forceful inspiratory volume
3
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
max forceful expiration
4
Q
Functional residual capacity(FRC)
A
the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration
FTC= RV+ERV
4
Q
Residual volume
A
whatever is left / stuck in the lungs (2.5 x tidal volume)
5
Q
Inspiratory capacity (IC)
A
max amount of air that can be inspired
IC= TV+IRV
