Tidal volume
What Tidal volume means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during one normal breath at rest, measuring the depth of quiet breathing rather than a maximum effort.
The air moved in or out in one normal breath at rest, roughly 0.5 dm³ for a healthy adult.
Topics that use Tidal volume
- Respiratory system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Airway narrowing
- Alveolar and muscle exchange
- Baroreceptor
- Baroreceptors
- Carbon monoxide, oxygen transport and aerobic capacity
- Chemoreceptor
- Chemoreceptors
- Chemoreceptors and sensory detection
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