breathing rates Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
define breathing rate
A
the number of breaths take in one minute when breathing normally.
2
Q
define minute ventilation
A
the volume of air that can be breathed in in one minute.
3
Q
define residual volume.
A
the volume of air left in the lungs after a full breath out.
4
Q
define vital capacity
A
the greatest amount of air that be breathed out after a full breath in.
5
Q
define tidal volume.
A
the amount of air that is normally breathed in and out.
