terms

• tidal volume - volume of air in each breath, usually about 0.4 dm squared
• vital capacity - the maximum volume of air that can be breathed in or out
• breathing rate - how many breaths are taken
• oxygen uptake - rate at which an organism uses up oxygen
• What is inspiratory reserve volume?

  The maximum volume of air inhaled above normal
• What is expiratory reserve volume?

  The maximum volume of air exhaled above normal
• What is residual volume?

  The volume of air remaining after exhalation
• How is total lung capacity calculated?

  It is vital capacity plus residual volume
• What are the definitions of the lung volumes mentioned?

  • Inspiratory reserve volume: Maximum air inhaled above normal
  • Expiratory reserve volume: Maximum air exhaled above normal
  • Residual volume: Air remaining after largest exhalation
  • Total lung capacity: Vital capacity plus residual volume
• What is inspiratory reserve volume?

  The maximum volume of air inhaled above normal
• What is expiratory reserve volume?

  The maximum volume of air exhaled above normal
• What is residual volume?

  The volume of air remaining after exhalation
• How is total lung capacity calculated?

  It is vital capacity plus residual volume
• What are the definitions of the lung volumes mentioned?

  • Inspiratory reserve volume: Maximum air inhaled above normal
  • Expiratory reserve volume: Maximum air exhaled above normal
  • Residual volume: Air remaining after largest exhalation
  • Total lung capacity: Vital capacity plus residual volume