PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The volume of air breathed in and out with each normal breath. Under normal circumstances this represents about 500cm3 of air breathed (both inhaled and exhaled)-WHat is this?
A
Expiratory Reserve volume
B
Inspiratory Reserve volume
C
Minute ventilation
D
Tidal Volume
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tidal volume is the lung volume representing the normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied. In a healthy, young human adult, tidal volume is approximately 500 mL per inspiration or 7 mL/kg of body mass.

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