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  Define the following terms? (a) Tidal volume                  (b) Residual volume                     (c) Asthma

Answer:

                  (a) Tidal Volume (TV) is the volume of air inspired or expired during normal breath. This is about 500 mL, i.e., a healthy man inspire or expire about 6000 to 8000 mL of air per minute. (b) Residual Volume (RV) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs even after a forcible expiration. It is about 1100 mL to 1200 mL. (c) Asthma It is a disease caused due to an allergic reaction to foreign substances. The major symptoms are difficulty in breathing causing wheezing and coughing. Due to the inflammation of bronchi.