204 lung volumes and capacities Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Residual volume
A
Volume left in the lungs after air is exhaled as completely as possible
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Tidal volume
A
Normal amount of air breathed in and out
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Expiratory reserve volume
A
Exhaling and then exhaling again.
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Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Inhale normally, then without exhaling, continue to fill up lungs as much as possible.
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Total lung capacity
A
Sum of all volumes
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Vital capacity
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Total amount that can be exhaled after a maximal Inhalation
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Functional residual capacity
A
Air left in lung after a normal exhalation
7
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Inspiratory capacity
A
Sum of the inspiratory reserve volume and the tidal volume
