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Spirometry
A and P 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tidal Volume | average amount of air you breathe in and out without thinking about it |
| Spirometry | process of measuring a person breathing measuring the amount of air breathing in and out |
| Expiratory Reserve Volume | max amount of exhale |
| Vital Capacity | max amount inhaled and exhaled Tidal Volume + Inspiratory + expiratory= Vital Capacity |
| Reserve Volume | Amount of air stays in your lung after you exhale |
| Total Lung Capacity | Total amount lung can physically hold Reserve + Vital capacity=total lung |
| Inspiratory Reserve Volume | max amount you can breathe in |