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C3- Mechanics of breathing

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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Total lung capacity is …

Back (Answer)

The amount of air your lungs can take in after 1 maximal inspiration

#2
Front (Question)

Residual volume is …

Back (Answer)

The amount of air left after full exhalation The lungs are never fully emptied of air, otherwise they would collapse

#3
Front (Question)

Vital capacity is …

Back (Answer)

The amount of air that can be forced out during full exhalation, and after full exhalation

#4
Front (Question)

Tidal volume is …

Back (Answer)

The Volume of breath, breathed in and out during rest

#5
Front (Question)

Inspiratory reserve volume is …

Back (Answer)

By breathing in heavily, this is used to get more oxygen into the lungs This is in addition to normal tidal volume

#6
Front (Question)

Expiatory reserve volume is …

Back (Answer)

The amount of air breathed out after normal expiration