As altitude increases, the oxygen level in the atmosphere decreases. Therefore, as a man goes uphill, he will suffer from oxygen deficiency. This causes the amount of oxygen in the blood to decline. The respiratory rate increases to compensate for the decrease in the oxygen level of blood. Simultaneously, the rate of heart beat increases to increase the supply of oxygen to blood.
Distinguish between
(a) IRV and ERV.
(b)Inspiratory and expiratory capacity.
(c) Vital capacity and Total lung capacity.
What is Tidal volume? Find out the Tidal volume (approximate value) for a healthy human in an hour.