BIOL 2263e Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II Respiration Lun ✓ Solved

BIOL 2263e Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II Respiration Lun

Measuring Tidal Volume A. (1 pt) IN YOUR OWN WORDS describe or define Tidal Volume.

Method

  1. Prepare the spirometer according to Spirometer Instructions.
  2. Sit near spirometer setup, breathing quietly for 2 minutes.
  3. Place the tubing mouthpiece between lips, inhale in a normal, unforced way, pinch the nose closed with your fingers, and exhale in a normal, unforced way, into the tube.
  4. Calculate the displaced water volume (original volume – remaining volume).
  5. Record the displaced volume in the space to the right of Trial 1.
  6. Refill the jug and Repeat twice more (for total of three readings).

Trial Tidal Volume Total Expected/Normal Value Average (total /3)

B. (1 pt) Briefly compare the subject’s Tidal Volume to expected / normal Tidal Volume.

Measuring Expiratory Reserve Volume A. (1 pt) IN YOUR OWN WORDS describe or define Expiratory Reserve Volume.

Method

  1. Prepare the spirometer according to Spirometer Instructions.
  2. Sit near spirometer setup, breathing quietly for 2 minutes.
  3. Place the tubing between lips, plug the nose and take a normal breath or two through the mouth. After a normal exhalation, exhale all additional air possible into the tube.
  4. Calculate the displaced water volume (original volume – remaining volume).
  5. Record the displaced volume in the space to the right of Trial 1.
  6. Refill the jug and repeat twice more (for total of three readings).

Trial Expiratory Reserve Volume Total Expected/Normal Value Average (total /3)

B. (1 pt) Briefly compare the subject’s Tidal Volume to expected / normal Expiratory Reserve volume.

Measuring Inspiratory Reserve Volume A. (1 pt) IN YOUR OWN WORDS describe or define Inspiratory Reserve Volume.

Method

  1. Set up the spirometer for use.
  2. Sit near spirometer setup, breathing quietly for 2 minutes.
  3. Breathe in as deeply as possible, place tube between lips and exhale normally (without force).
  4. Calculate the displaced water volume (original volume – remaining volume).
  5. Subtract your AVERAGE tidal volume (from first Table) from the displaced volume to find the Inspiratory Reserve volume.
  6. Record the calculated volume; refill the jug and repeat twice more (for total of three readings).

Trial Inspiratory Reserve Volume Total Expected/Normal Value Average (Total/3)

B. (1 pt) Briefly compare the subject’s Inspiratory Reserve Volume to expected / normal Inspiratory Reserve value.

Measuring Vital Capacity A. (1 pt) IN YOUR OWN WORDS describe or define Vital Capacity.

Method

  1. Set up the spirometer for use.
  2. Subject stands near spirometer breathing slowly and deeply for a while.
  3. Breathe in as deeply as possible.
  4. Place the tube between lips and breathe out as forcibly as possible.
  5. Calculate and record the displaced volume (original volume – remaining volume); repeat twice more.

Vital Capacity Trial Measured Vital Capacity Calculated Vital Capacity * Total Expected/Normal Value Average (total /3)

* Vital Capacity measurements can be checked by comparing to the sum of: Tidal Volume + Expiratory Reserve Volume + Inspiratory Reserve Volume.

B. (1 pt) Briefly compare the subject’s Vital Capacity to expected / normal Vital Capacity.

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Introduction

In order to understand the workings of human respiratory physiology better, it is crucial to measure various lung capacities including Tidal Volume, Expiratory Reserve Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, and Vital Capacity. Tidal Volume is the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing; typically around 500 milliliters in a healthy adult. It is important to comprehend Tidal Volume as it serves as a baseline to evaluate lung efficiency and lung health.

Measuring Tidal Volume involves utilizing a spirometer, which is a device designed for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired. The baseline method requires the subject to breathe quietly into the spirometer for two minutes, followed by an assessment of the volume displaced in the water jug used in the spirometer setup. After three readings, you can average the tidal volumes obtained. A comparison of these readings to the expected normal values will help indicate the respiratory health of the subject.

Expiratory Reserve Volume, on the other hand, is the additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal expiration. To measure this, the subject follows a similar setup procedure to Tidal Volume but is required to exhale forcefully after taking a normal breath. This measurement is essential to evaluate the function of the lungs under stress.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume refers to the amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation. It indicates the lung's capacity to expand beyond its regular functionality. To measure Inspiratory Reserve Volume, the same spirometer is utilized, requiring the subject to breathe in deeply and then exhale normally, calculating the difference between normal tidal volume and the maximum inhalation capacity.

Finally, Vital Capacity represents the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation. It is essential in assessing conditions that affect lung health and efficiency. The measurement involves a similar spirometric approach but requires maximum inhalation followed by a forceful exhalation into the spirometer.

Through the successful execution of these measurements, one can effectively assess not only the lung capacity of an individual but also gain insights into potential respiratory conditions or assess the effects of certain exercises and lifestyle on lung health.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the definitions and measurements of various lung volumes is vital in the field of Human Anatomy and Physiology. By measuring Tidal Volume, Expiratory Reserve Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, and Vital Capacity, we gain essential insights into the functionality and health of a subject's respiratory system.

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