Spirometers (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does a spirometer measure?
What does a spirometer measure?
Lung function & air volume/speed
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
Air during a normal breath
What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
Max air exhaled after max inhalation
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
Air after maximum exhalation
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
VC + RV
What is FEV1?
What is FEV1?
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 second
What can spirometry help determine in athletes?
What can spirometry help determine in athletes?
Lung capacity & respiratory efficiency
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Asthma
How can understanding lung function help with training?
How can understanding lung function help with training?
Improve aerobic capacity & performance
What must be done before using a spirometer?
What must be done before using a spirometer?
Calibrate it & clean the mouthpiece
How should a subject exhale into a spirometer?
How should a subject exhale into a spirometer?
Forcefully and completely
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate?
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate?
Ability to perform prolonged exercise