Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

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Which volume of air is exchanged in one respiratory cycle?

  • Residual Volume (RV)
  • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
  • Tidal Volume (TV) (correct)
  • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)

What is the maximum volume of air that can be inspired above normal inspiratory tidal volume?

  • Tidal Volume (TV)
  • Residual Volume (RV)
  • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
  • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) (correct)

What is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled below normal expiratory tidal volume?

  • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
  • Residual Volume (RV)
  • Tidal Volume (TV)
  • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) (correct)

What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration?

<p>Residual Volume (RV) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration?

<p>Vital Capacity (VC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Respiratory Volumes

  • Tidal Volume: The volume of air exchanged in one respiratory cycle.
  • Inspiratory Reserve Volume: The maximum volume of air that can be inspired above normal inspiratory tidal volume.
  • Expiratory Reserve Volume: The maximum volume of air that can be exhaled below normal expiratory tidal volume.
  • Residual Volume: The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration.
  • Forced Vital Capacity: The total amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration.

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