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What is the definition of Residual Volume (RV)?
Which components are included in the Inspiratory Capacity (IC)?
What does the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) measure?
Which statement accurately describes Total Lung Capacity (TLC)?
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How does gas exchange primarily occur in the alveoli?
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Study Notes
Respiratory Volumes
- Residual Volume (RV): Air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation; averages between 1100 mL to 1200 mL.
- Inspiratory Capacity (IC): The total air volume that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation; comprises tidal volume (TV) plus inspiratory reserve volume (IRV).
- Expiratory Capacity (EC): The total air volume that can be exhaled after a normal inhalation; includes tidal volume (TV) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV).
- Functional Residual Capacity (FRC): The volume of air left in the lungs after a normal exhalation; calculated as the sum of expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and residual volume (RV).
- Vital Capacity (VC): Maximum air volume that can be inhaled following a forced exhalation, or maximum air that can be exhaled after a forced inhalation; includes expiratory reserve volume (ERV), tidal volume (TV), and inspiratory reserve volume (IRV).
- Total Lung Capacity (TLC): The maximum air volume the lungs can hold after a forced inhalation; consists of vital capacity (VC) plus residual volume (RV).
Exchange of Gases
- Gas Exchange Sites: Alveoli are the main areas for gas exchange between air and blood.
- Mechanism: Gas transfer occurs via simple diffusion, relying on differences in pressure or concentration of oxygen ($O_2$) and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) between the alveoli and adjacent blood vessels.
- Tissue Exchange: Gas exchange also takes place between blood and body tissues, following the same diffusion principles.
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Test your knowledge on respiratory volumes, including residual volume, inspiratory capacity, and expiratory capacity. This quiz covers key definitions and concepts related to the different measurements of lung capacity. Ideal for students of anatomy and physiology.
