Asked by Brianna McLean on Apr 23, 2024
The volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximal expiration is the:
A) vital capacity.
B) tidal volume.
C) tidal capacity.
D) residual capacity.
E) residual volume.
Residual Volume
The volume of air that remains in the lungs at the end of a normal exhalation.
Tidal Volume
The volume of air moved into and out of the lungs with each normal resting breath.
Vital Capacity
The maximum volume of air a person exhales after filling the lungs to the maximum extent.
- Understand the principles governing respiratory system mechanics, including concepts of lung volumes and capacities.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles governing respiratory system mechanics, including concepts of lung volumes and capacities.