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Published 11/05/2024 lung volumes can be measured by a {{c1::spirometer}} device 
Published 11/05/2024 lung volume measurements are either {{c1::static (not related to time)}} or {{c1::dynamic (related time)}}
Published 11/05/2024 enumerate static lung volumes
Published 11/05/2024 define tidal volume (TD)
Published 11/05/2024 define inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
Published 11/05/2024 define expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
Published 11/05/2024 define residual volume (RV)
Published 11/05/2024 normal tidal volume (TD)
Published 11/05/2024 normal inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
Published 11/05/2024 normal expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
Published 11/05/2024 normal residual volume (RV)
Published 11/05/2024 define minimal air in lung
Published 11/05/2024 normal minimal air in lung
Published 11/05/2024 significance of the residual volume
Published 11/05/2024 lung capacities 
Published 11/05/2024 the {{c1::residual}} volume of the lung can't be measured by the spirometer
Published 11/05/2024 define lung capacity
Published 11/05/2024 inspiratory capacity = {{c1::IRV}} + {{c1::TV}}
Published 11/05/2024 functional residual capacity = {{c1::ERV}} + {{c1::RV}}
Published 11/05/2024 total lung capacity = {{c1::TV}} + {{c1::IRV}} + {{c1::ERV}} + {{c1::RV}}
Published 11/05/2024 total lung capacity = {{c1::TV}} + {{c1::IRV}} + {{c1::ERV}}
Published 11/05/2024 vital capacity of the lung determines the {{c1::physical fitness}} of a person
Published 11/05/2024 all pulmonary volumes & capacities are {{c1::20-25}}% less in women than males
Published 11/05/2024 residual volume increases in {{c1::bronchial asthma}} and {{c1::emphysema}}
Published 11/05/2024 medico-legal importance of minimal air volume of lung
Published 11/05/2024 factors affecting vital capacity
Published 11/05/2024 what patients have high vital capacity (physiologic) 
Published 11/05/2024 what patients have low vital capacity (physiologic) 
Published 11/05/2024 what patients have low vital capacity (pathologic) 
Published 11/05/2024 factors decreasing vital capacity by limiting diaphragm mobility
Published 11/05/2024 vital capacity is highest in which position (stance) and why?
Published 11/05/2024 how does lung compliance decrease vital capacity 
Published 11/05/2024 total lung volume {{c1::increase}} (increases/decreases) in COPD
Published 11/05/2024 enumerate the dynamic lung volumes
Published 11/05/2024 define forced vital capacity (FVC)
Published 11/05/2024 unit of measurement of forced vital capacity (FVC)
Published 11/05/2024 normal people can expire forced vital capacity (FVC) in {{c1::4}} to {{c1::6}} seconds
Published 11/05/2024 define forced expiratory volume
Published 11/05/2024 normal forced expiratory volume in first 1 second over FVC (FEV1/FVC)
Published 11/05/2024 what decreases FEV1/FVC
Published 11/05/2024 importance of FVC and FEV in lung
Published 11/05/2024 effect on TLC in obstructive lung diseases (emphysema)
Published 11/05/2024 effect on TLC in restrictive lung diseases 
Published 11/05/2024 effect on RV in obstructive lung diseases 
Published 11/05/2024 effect on RV in restrictive lung diseases 
Published 11/05/2024 effect on FEV1/FVC in restrictive lung diseases 
Published 11/05/2024 effect on FEV1/FVC in obstructive lung diseases 
Published 11/05/2024 define pulmonary ventilation (respiratory minute volume = RMV)
Published 11/05/2024 normal pulmonary ventilation (respiratory minute volume = RMV)
Published 11/05/2024 maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) = {{c1::maximal breathing capacity (MBC)}}
Published 11/05/2024 normal maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) in adult male
Published 11/05/2024 normal maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) in adult female
Published 11/05/2024 define maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV)
Published 11/05/2024 time of test for maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV)
Published 11/05/2024 pulmonary ventilation can be increased by increasing {{c1::respiratory rate}} or {{c1::tidal volume}}
Published 11/05/2024 most important factor to increase pulmonary ventilation and why?
Published 11/05/2024 importance of maximum voluntary ventilaiton (MVV)
Published 11/05/2024 define dead space in lung
Published 11/05/2024 normal dead space in lung
Published 11/05/2024 types dead space in lung
Published 11/05/2024 types physiologic dead space in lung
Published 11/05/2024 define breathing reserve
Published 11/05/2024 normal breathing reserve (BR) / MBC
Published 11/05/2024 breathing reserve determines {{c1::functional reserve of the respiratory system}}
Published 11/05/2024 breathing reserve (BR) / MBC is called {{c1::dyspneic}} index
Published 11/05/2024 dypnea appears when dyspneic index is below {{c1::70}}%
Published 11/05/2024 anatomical dead space is about {{c1::30}}% of tidal volume
Published 11/05/2024 anatomicla dead space increases with {{c1::inspiration}} and {{c1::bronchodilatation}}
Published 11/05/2024 anatomical dead space decreases with {{c1::supine posture}} and {{c1::bronchoconstrction}} and {{c1::endotracheal intubation}}
Published 11/05/2024 define anatomical dead space
Published 11/05/2024 define alveolar dead space
Published 11/05/2024 define alveolar ventilation
Published 11/05/2024 normal alveolar ventilation
Published 11/05/2024 effect on anatomical dead space caused by respiratory rate
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