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Ch7 Lung Volume/Cap
Terms for lung volumes and capacities
Question | Answer |
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Tidal Volume (TV) | Amount of air that enters the lungs in a single inhalation or amount of air that leaves the lungs in a single exhalation. |
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) | The air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal respiration has taken place. Also called complemental air. |
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) | Amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal quiet respiration. Also called supplemental air. |
Residual volume (RV) | The air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation. |
Inspiratory capacity (IC) | The volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale. |
Fuctional residual capacity (FRC) | The air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation. |
Vital capacity (VC) | Total volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inhalation. |
Total lung capacity (TLC) | The volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inhalation. |