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What is tidal volume in adults?
What is tidal volume in adults?
- About 750 milliliters
- About 1000 milliliters
- About 500 milliliters (correct)
- About 250 milliliters
Which fraction of the work of breathing is primarily related to the elastic forces of the lungs?
Which fraction of the work of breathing is primarily related to the elastic forces of the lungs?
- Compliance work (correct)
- Airway resistance work
- Tissue resistance work
- Inspiration work
During normal quiet breathing, what role do the respiratory muscles play during expiration?
During normal quiet breathing, what role do the respiratory muscles play during expiration?
- They contract to assist expiration.
- They relax and allow passive expiration. (correct)
- They become inactive.
- They are not involved in ventilation.
How much of the total energy expended by the body is typically used for pulmonary ventilation during normal quiet respiration?
How much of the total energy expended by the body is typically used for pulmonary ventilation during normal quiet respiration?
What is the inspiratory reserve volume in adults?
What is the inspiratory reserve volume in adults?
The work required to overcome the viscosity of the lung and chest wall structures is referred to as:
The work required to overcome the viscosity of the lung and chest wall structures is referred to as:
What can drastically increase the amount of energy required for respiration during heavy exercise?
What can drastically increase the amount of energy required for respiration during heavy exercise?
What is the main method used to study pulmonary ventilation?
What is the main method used to study pulmonary ventilation?
What is the maximum extra volume of air that can be expelled during forceful expiration after normal tidal expiration?
What is the maximum extra volume of air that can be expelled during forceful expiration after normal tidal expiration?
How is the functional residual capacity calculated?
How is the functional residual capacity calculated?
What does the vital capacity represent?
What does the vital capacity represent?
Which pulmonary capacity is equal to the vital capacity plus the residual volume?
Which pulmonary capacity is equal to the vital capacity plus the residual volume?
What is considered dead space air in the respiratory system?
What is considered dead space air in the respiratory system?
How much lower are all pulmonary volumes and capacities typically in women compared to men?
How much lower are all pulmonary volumes and capacities typically in women compared to men?
What components make up the inspiratory capacity?
What components make up the inspiratory capacity?
What is the residual volume in the lungs after the most forceful expiration?
What is the residual volume in the lungs after the most forceful expiration?
What is the normal dead space volume in a young adult?
What is the normal dead space volume in a young adult?
How does physiologic dead space differ from anatomic dead space?
How does physiologic dead space differ from anatomic dead space?
What is the forced expiratory volume (FEV1.0)?
What is the forced expiratory volume (FEV1.0)?
What is typically true about the relationship between FEV1.0 and FVC in a normal person?
What is typically true about the relationship between FEV1.0 and FVC in a normal person?
Which lung volumes cannot be measured by spirometry?
Which lung volumes cannot be measured by spirometry?
What characterizes a person with a significantly larger physiologic dead space compared to anatomic dead space?
What characterizes a person with a significantly larger physiologic dead space compared to anatomic dead space?
In the context of spirometry, what does FVC stand for?
In the context of spirometry, what does FVC stand for?
In patients with lung disease, which measurement provides information about airway resistance?
In patients with lung disease, which measurement provides information about airway resistance?
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Tidal Volume
Tidal Volume
The volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath. In adults, typically around 500 milliliters.
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Additional volume of air that can be inhaled forcefully after inhaling a normal tidal volume.
Vital Capacity (VC)
Vital Capacity (VC)
The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inspiration.
Residual Volume (RV)
Residual Volume (RV)
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Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
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Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
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Anatomical Dead Space
Anatomical Dead Space
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Physiological Dead Space
Physiological Dead Space
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Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
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Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
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Dead Space Air
Dead Space Air
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Spirometry
Spirometry
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Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
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Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
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Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive Lung Disease
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Restrictive Lung Disease
Restrictive Lung Disease
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Study Notes
Respiratory System - Lung Physiology
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Lung Volumes and Capacities: Tidal volume (VT) is the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath (approximately 500ml in adult males). Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) is the extra air inhaled beyond a normal breath. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) is the extra air exhaled beyond a normal breath. Residual volume (RV) is the air remaining in the lungs after a maximum exhalation. Inspiratory capacity (IC) = VT + IRV. Functional residual capacity (FRC) = ERV + RV. Vital capacity (VC) = VT + IRV + ERV. Total lung capacity (TLC) = VC + RV
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Work of Breathing: Inspiration is an active process; expiration is passive under normal conditions. The work of inspiration is divided into: Compliance work (expanding the lungs against elastic forces), tissue resistance work (overcoming chest wall viscosity), airway resistance work (overcoming airway resistance).
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Energy Requirement for Respiration: 3-5% of the body's total energy expenditure is used in normal quiet respiration. This can increase significantly during strenuous exercise, depending on airway resistance and pulmonary compliance.
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Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities Measurement: Pulmonary volumes and capacities can be measured through spirometry, which records the volume of air moving in and out of the lungs.
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Forced Expiratory Vital Capacity (FVC) and FEV1.0: FVC: Forced vital capacity is the total volume of air exhaled with maximal effort. FEV1.0: Forced expiratory volume in 1 second is the volume of air exhaled in the first second of a forced exhalation.
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Obstructive vs. Restrictive Lung Diseases: Obstructive lung diseases, like asthma, increase resistance to airflow. Restrictive lung diseases, like pulmonary fibrosis, decrease lung expansion. These differences are reflected in spirometry results, affecting FEV1.0/FVC ratios.
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Dead Space: Dead space is the air that doesn't participate in gas exchange due to its location in the conducting airways (anatomic dead space). Physiological dead space includes alveoli where either poor blood circulation or damage prevents gas exchange (as in low blood flow)
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Home Work Questions (From page 7):
- What are the key differences between anatomical and physiological dead space?
- Discuss the concept of spirometry and normal spirogram readings.
- Provide examples of abnormal spirogram readings.
- Name some lung volumes that aren't directly measurable with a spirometer.
- Differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung diseases.
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