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Definition
| The volume of air exchanged in one cycle of respiration. (500) |
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Term
| Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) |
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Definition
| The volume of air that can be inhaled after a tidal inspiration. (2500) |
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Term
| Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) |
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Definition
| The volume of air that can be expired following passive, tidal expiration. (1000) |
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Term
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Definition
| The Volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximum exhalation. (1100) |
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Term
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Definition
| The volume of air within the conducting passageways that cannot be involved in gas exchange. |
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Term
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Definition
| The volume of air that can be inhaled following a maximal exhalation. |
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Term
| Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) |
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Definition
| The volume of air in the body at the end of passive exhalation. |
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Term
| Inspiratory Capacity (IC) |
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Definition
| The maximum inspiratory volume possible after tidal expiration. |
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Term
| Total Lung Capacity (TLC) |
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Definition
| The sum of the original four. |
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