204 lung volumes and capacities Flashcards by Andrew Working | Brainscape

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Tidal volume

Normal amount of air breathed in and out

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Residual volume

Volume left in the lungs after air is exhaled as completely as possible

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Expiratory reserve volume

Exhaling and then exhaling again.

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Inspiratory reserve volume

Inhale normally, then without exhaling, continue to fill up lungs as much as possible.

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Total lung capacity

Sum of all volumes

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Vital capacity

Total amount that can be exhaled after a maximal Inhalation

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Functional residual capacity

Air left in lung after a normal exhalation

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Inspiratory capacity

Sum of the inspiratory reserve volume and the tidal volume

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