Lung terms

Question 1

Tidal volume

Answer 1

the volume of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing

Question 2

Inspiratory reserve volume:

Answer 2

the volume of air that can be taken into the lungs beyond the regular tidal inhalation

Question 3

Expiratory reserve volume

Answer 3

the volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs beyond the regular tidal exhalation

Question 4

Residual volume:

Answer 4

the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a complete exhalation

Question 5

Vital capacity:

Answer 5

or total lung volume capacity, is the total volume of gas that can be moved into or out of the lungs. It can be calculated as tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory reserve volume.

Question 6

Total lung capacity:

Answer 6

Maximum volume of air the lungs can hold