Lung Volumes and Capacities Quiz

What is expiratory reserve volume?

• Volume of air in lungs after maximum inhalation

• Volume of air excess of tidal volume that can be exhaled forcibly

• Volume of air breathed in and out in any one breath

• Additional inspired air over and beyond tidal volume

Which volume is the sum of tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume?

• Total lung capacity

• Vital capacity

• Expiratory reserve volume

• Inspiratory reserve

Which volume is involved in normal breathing?

• Tidal volume

• Expiratory reserve volume

• Inspiratory reserve

• Residual volume

Which volume is the air that can be forcibly exhaled after normal exhalation?

• Tidal volume

• Expiratory reserve volume

• Inspiratory reserve

• Residual volume

What is the initial response of ventilation during exercise according to the diagram?

• Rapid decline

• Anticipatory rise

• Slower increase

• Much slower decrease

What is the maximum point of ventilation during exercise called?

• Submax

• Max

• Anticipatory

• Leveling off

What is the term for the slower increase in ventilation during exercise?

• Rapid rise

• Anticipatory rise

• Slower increase

• Rapid decline

What is the term for the submaximal point of ventilation during exercise?

• Submax

• Max

• Anticipatory

• Leveling off

What is the overall trend of ventilation during exercise and recovery?

• Rapid rise and stop

• Anticipatory rise and slower decrease

• Slower increase and rapid decline

• Rapid decline and leveling off

What is the effect of higher CO2 and lactic acid on ventilation?

• Max faster

• Max slower

• No effect

• Immediate stop