Lung Volumes and Capacities Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of lung volumes and capacities, including tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, residual volume, and vital capacity.
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Lung Volumes and Capacities
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your understanding of lung volumes and capacities.
1. Which lung volume represents the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal, quiet breathing?
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Tidal Volume
Expiratory Reserve Volume
Residual Volume
2. The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation is known as the:
Functional Residual Capacity
Total Lung Capacity
Vital Capacity
Inspiratory Capacity
3. The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation is called the .
4. The sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume equals the .
5. Tidal volume typically increases significantly during strenuous exercise.
True
False
6. Residual volume can be completely exhaled from the lungs.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between lung volumes and lung capacities.
8. Describe how a spirometer is used to measure lung volumes and capacities.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration is called the .
10. The total amount of exchangeable air in the lungs is known as the .