Lung Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
The volume of air breathed in and out with each breath.
A
Tidal Volume
2
Q
The air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration.
A
Residual Volume
3
Q
Up to an additional 3000cm3 of fresh air on top of normal tidal volume.
A
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
4
Q
The volume of additional air that can be breathed out after normal expiration.
A
Expiratory Reserve Volume
5
Q
The amount that can be forced out of the lungs after maximal inspiration.
A
Vital Capacity
6
Q
The volume of air passing through the lungs each minute.
A
Minute Ventilation
7
Q
The lung capacity after you have inhaled as deeply and as much as you can after maximal inspiration.
A
Total Lung Capacity
8
Q
The number of breaths taken per minute.
A
Respiratory Rate
