Search Results for: residual air
Residual volume
Residual volume is a term that is most often seen in lung physiology where it is defined as the amount of air remaining in... Read More
Residual air
Definition noun The amount of air that remains in the lungs following a maximal expiration. Supplement The residual air that... Read More
Respiration
Organization of the Respiratory System Each lung is composed of air sacs called alveoli - the sites of gas exchange with... Read More
Functional residual capacity
Definition noun The volume of gas that stays in the lungs at resting expiratory level or at the end of a normal... Read More
Alimentary canal
Definition of Alimentary canal What is the alimentary canal? The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular... Read More
Complementary air
Definition noun The amount of air that can be drawn maximally into the lungs after a normal, quiet... Read More
Fermentation
Fermentation Definition What is fermentation? Fermentation is the breaking down of sugar molecules into simpler compounds... Read More
Inspiratory capacity
Definition noun The maximum volume of gas that can be drawn into the lungs after a normal, quiet expiration. Supplement The... Read More