lung volumes

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  • Created on: 12-03-18 21:02
Vital Capacity
The maximum amount of air that can be breathed in during maximal inspiration.
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Tidal volume
The amount of air taken in after a normal breath.
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Total lung capacity
The volume of air in the lungs after maximal inspiration.
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Residual volume
The amount of air that is left in the lungs after maximal expiration.
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Expiratory reserve volume
The maximum amount of air that can be forced out of the lungs after a normal breath.
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Inspiratory reserve
The maximum amount of air that can be forced into the lungs after a normal breath.
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Card 2

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The amount of air taken in after a normal breath.

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Tidal volume

Card 3

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The volume of air in the lungs after maximal inspiration.

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Card 4

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The amount of air that is left in the lungs after maximal expiration.

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Card 5

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The maximum amount of air that can be forced out of the lungs after a normal breath.

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