PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tidal volume is defined as
A
amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath during rest or exercise.
B
is the greatest amount of air that can be made to pass into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.
C
the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream.
D
the movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tidal volume is essentially every breath a person takes. It is one of the main determinants of minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation. Minute ventilation, also known as total ventilation, is a measurement of the amount of air that enters the lungs per minute. It is the product of respiratory rate and tidal volume.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tidal volume (Vt or TV) is the amount of air you move through your lungs each time you inhale and exhale while you’re at rest. Tidal volume typically measures around 500 milliliters (mL) for those assigned male at birth and 400 mL for those assigned female.

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