THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

LUNGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is tidal volume?
A
The volume of air inspired and expired during a normal breath at rest
B
The volume of air inspired and expired during exercise
C
The extra volume of air you could inspire if you wanted to
D
The total volume of air you could possibly inspire and expire during a maximum breath in and out
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tidal volume is the volume of air normally inspired or expired in one breath without any effort. It is about 500 ml in the average human adult male.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tidal volume: The amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing. Normally this is about 500 mL. Inspiratory reserve volume: Additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after normal inhalation. Expiratory reserve volume: Additional air that can be forcibly exhaled after normal exhalation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The normal volume of air inspired or expired is known as tidal volume (TV). Tidal volume (TV) is defined as the normal volume of air inspired or expired with each breath.

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