LUNG VOLUMES (SPIROMETRY) LAB REVIEW QUESTIONS

Question 1

What is pulmonary ventilation?

Answer 1

pulmonary ventilation is the movement of air between the atmosphere and lungs (breathing)

Question 2

What is the average tidal volume in liters for the average adult?

Answer 2

the average tidal volume is 500mL and .5L

Question 3

Which lung volume represent the largest volume?

Answer 3

the largest lung volume is inspiratory lung capacity (3L)

Question 4

Define tidal volume.

Answer 4

tidal volume is the average amount of air breathed in at rest

Question 5

What instrument is used to measure breathing volume?

Answer 5

a spirometer is used to measure breathing volume

Question 6

If you inhale maximally, what is the name of the air that you completely exhale?

Answer 6

it is called slow vital capacity (SVC/ VC)

Question 7

How does the decrease in vital capacity influence an athletes ability?/

Answer 7

a decrease in vital capacity causes a decrease in athletic ability; especially in endurance sports

Question 8

Calculate the IRV of an individual with a vital capacity of 4400mL, an ERV of 1300mL, and a TV of 500mL.

Answer 8

2600mL

Question 9

How does closing of respiratory passages change the rate of airflow?

Answer 9

the rate of airflow slows

Question 10

Asthma occurs due to an obstruction of the bronchioles in the lungs.
What does this indicate?

Answer 10

asthma indicates a resistance of airflow into the lungs