the volume of air breathed in and out when at rest. approximately 0.5dm3 and suplies the body with enough oxygen for its resting needs while removing CO2 to maintain a safe level
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Vital Capacity
the largest volume of air that can be moved into and out of the lungs in any 1 breath. Approximately 5dm3 but varies between gender, size and age. (regular exercise = larger)
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Residual Volume
volume of air that always remains in the lungs, even after the biggest possible exhalation
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Dead Space
the air in bronchioles, bronchi and trachea - there is no gas exchange between this air and blood
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Inspiratory Reserve Volume
how much more air can be breathed in over the tidal volume when you take a deep breath - used when exercising
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Expiratory Reserve Volume
how much more air can be breathed out above the amount breathed in a tidal volume
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
the largest volume of air that can be moved into and out of the lungs in any 1 breath. Approximately 5dm3 but varies between gender, size and age. (regular exercise = larger)
Back
Vital Capacity
Card 3
Front
volume of air that always remains in the lungs, even after the biggest possible exhalation
Back
Card 4
Front
the air in bronchioles, bronchi and trachea - there is no gas exchange between this air and blood
Back
Card 5
Front
how much more air can be breathed in over the tidal volume when you take a deep breath - used when exercising
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