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Lung Capacity
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Respiratory System
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Lung Capacity What is lung capacity? – Tidal Volume: the amount of air that is taken in or expelled during normal breathing – Vital Capacity: the largest amount of air that can be exhaled after taking a deep breath How can lung capacity be measured? What are factors that increase lung capacity?
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Spirometer
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Balloon method
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Balloon diameter v. Lung volume
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Bubbles!
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Calculating Volume
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Possible Questions What is the difference when using balloons versus bubbles to measure lung capacity? Is there a difference in a person’s lung capacity before and after exercise? What is the difference between a person’s vital capacity and tidal volume? Is there a relationship between the height of a person on their lung capacity?
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