Unit 5 Applied Science - Respiritory system

The formula for calculating Vital Capacity is (a)   using the given elements.

• IRV + TV + ERV
• VC - (TV + ERV)
• IRV + ERV + TV + RV

The formula for calculating Inspiratory Reserve Volume is (a)   using the given elements.

• IRV + TV + ERV
• VC - (TV + ERV)
• IRV + ERV + TV + RV

What is the formula for calculating Total Lung Capacity using the given elements?

The effect of exercise on breathing rate, oxygen consumption, and spirometer trace is _____

To calculate the oxygen consumption per minute from the spirometer trace, you need to measure the _____.

To calculate the breathing rate from a spirometer trace, count the number of peaks in the trace over a period of _____ seconds and then multiply by 60 to convert to breaths per minute.

The method to calculate tidal volume from a spirometer trace involves measuring the _____ between the peaks and troughs of the trace.

The formula to calculate the Respiratory Minute Volume (RMV) is _____.

What do bronchioles secrete that help keep alveoli from sticking together?

The function of smooth muscle in the airways is to _____.