Set: Lung Volumes and Capacities

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Term Definition
Tidal Volume The amount of air that enters the lungs in a single inhalation or leaves the lungs in a single exhalation of quiet breathing.
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) the air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal respiration has taken place.
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) The amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal quiet respiration.
Residual Volume (RV) The air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation; about 1500 cc in the adult.
Inspiratory capacity (IC) the volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale.
Functional residual capacity (FRC) The air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation has taken place.
Vital Capacity (VC) The total volume of air thatt can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. This amount will be equal to the sum of TV, IRV, and ERV.
Total lung capacity (TLC) The volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inhalation.

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Created March 13, 2007
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  1. Tidal Volume → The amount of air that enters the lungs in a single inhalation or leaves the lungs in a single exhalation of quiet breathing. - 1 miss
  2. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) → The amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal quiet respiration. - 1 miss
  3. Residual Volume (RV) → The air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation; about 1500 cc in the adult. - 1 miss
  4. Inspiratory capacity (IC) → the volume of air inhaled after a normal exhale. - 1 miss
  5. Functional residual capacity (FRC) → The air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation has taken place. - 1 miss
  6. Vital Capacity (VC) → The total volume of air thatt can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. This amount will be equal to the sum of TV, IRV, and ERV. - 1 miss