Human Physiology

Lesson 34 : Mechanism of Breathing & Respiratory Volumes

Glossary

Hyperventilation - ventilation at more than normal rate.
Hypoventilation - ventilation at less than normal rate.
Partial Pressure- is proportion of atmospheric pressure exerted by individual gas in a mixture of gases.
Ambient Air- is atmospheric air
Alveolar air - is air present in lung alveoli.