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Resp & Circ Physiology
Lung Volumes & Capacities -Abbreviations & definitions
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
01/27/2009

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Term
Vt
Definition
Tidal volume - volume of air inspired/expired per breath
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f
Definition
Frequency or Respiratory Rate - rate of breathing in one minute
Term
VE (VdotE)
Definition
Minute ventilation - volume of air inspired/expired per minute
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IRV
Definition
Inspiratory reserve volume - maximum volume of air that can be inspired following a normal inspiration
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ERV
Definition
Expiratory reserve volume - maximum volume of air that can be exhaled following a normal exhalation
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RV
Definition
Residual volume - volume of air that always remains in the lungs following a forced exhalation
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IC
Definition
Inspiratory capacity - maximum volume of air that can be inspired from a normal resting end-exhalation point
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VC
Definition
Vital capacity - maximum volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled following a maximum inspiration
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FRC
Definition
Functional residual capacity - volume of air that remains in the lungs following a normal exhalation
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TLC
Definition
Total lung capacity - maximum volume of air in the lungs following a maximum inspiration
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