C3) Lung volume Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume
A
Volume of air breathed in & out with each breath
Increases with exercise
2
Q
Residual volume
A
Lungs are never totally empty
Air that remains in the lungs
3
Q
Vital capacity
A
Maximum amount of air that can be forced out
4
Q
Total lung volume
A
Total lung capacity after you have inhaled as deeply as you can
5
Q
Minute ventilation
A
Volume of air passing through lungs each minute
6
Q
Inspiratory & expiratory reserve volume
A
Additional air inhaled & exhaled during exercise
