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3. Year 10 - Mechanics of breathing
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Total cards: 6•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Inspiration
Back (Answer)
Breathing in, also known as inhalation, air rushes into fill the alveoli
#2
Front (Question)
Expiration
Back (Answer)
Breathing out, also known as exhalation, air rushes out of the alveoli
#3
Front (Question)
Tidal Volume (TV)
Back (Answer)
The volume of air inspired and expired in one breath
#4
Front (Question)
Vital Capacity
Back (Answer)
The maximum volume of air able to be inspired/expired in one breathe.
#5
Front (Question)
What determines Vital Capacity?
Back (Answer)
It is determined by lung capacity —-> Fitter = Larger lungs.
#6
Front (Question)
Respiration Rate (RR)
Back (Answer)
The number of breaths per minute (average RR is 12).