Lung terms Flashcards
1
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Tidal volume
A
the volume of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing
2
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Inspiratory reserve volume:
A
the volume of air that can be taken into the lungs beyond the regular tidal inhalation
3
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Expiratory reserve volume
A
the volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs beyond the regular tidal exhalation
4
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Residual volume:
A
the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a complete exhalation
5
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Vital capacity:
A
or total lung volume capacity, is the total volume of gas that can be moved into or out of the lungs. It can be calculated as tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory reserve volume.
6
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Total lung capacity:
A
Maximum volume of air the lungs can hold
