Synopsis of Experiment
- A spirometer will be used to measure respiratory volumes and breathing rate in three female Caucasian subjects that are 25 years of age and 65 inches tall.
- Breathing rate and the following volumes, TV, IRV, and ERV, will be measured in the subjects at rest and after 2 minutes of exercise.
- RV will be estimated using an equation, and minute ventilation will be calculated from breathing rate and TV.
- VC, IC, FRC, and TLC, will be calculated from TV, IRV, ERV, and calculated RV.
- Compare resting and post-exercise TV, IRV, ERV, VC, IC, FRC, TLC, breathing rate, and minute ventilation.
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