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the lung capacity will lessen and the veins and tubes connecting ect will get thinner because of the tar build up therefore they can find it harder to breath because they cannot get as much oxygen to the lungs thank youu x
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What can reduce vital capacity?
There are many reasons that could increase or decrease vital capacity in a person. Respiratory conditions are a major factor in how much air a person can take in.
How does emphysema affect vital capacity?
Emphysema's effect on vital capacity increases as the disease progresses. Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) which obstructs the passage of air out of the lungs. As a person exhales with emphysema, the airways close prematurely which reduces the exhalation volume thus reducing vital capacity.
What is the difference between Forced vital capacity and vital capacity?
there is no difference.
How does your calculated vital capacity compare to recorded vital capacity?
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How does smoking effect running?
Smoking can weaken the lungs and reduce breathing capacity. Also smoking can reduce oxygen level of blood thus blood can not carry enough oxygen to the necessary organ.
What is vital capacity of lungs?
the vital capacity of lungs is 3.5 liters to 4.5 litres
What variables affect lung capacity?
Vital capacity is a term which refers to the maximum volume someone can breathe in his lungs [ the max volume of air inhaled after a max exhalation]. It depends on many factors. How fit someone is, smoking, obesity, height, sex, body size and the posture of the body [when someone lies his vital capacity is less than standing]. Also when playing a flute instrument you'll increase your vital capacity,
What is vital lung capacity?
vital lung capacity is how much air remains in your lungs after you exhale
The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the?
vital capacity
For vital capacity what units are the measurements in?
My vital capacity is 1650cc (Yes, it's very low, but I'm twelve and I'm small). cc is used to measure vital capacity.
What might influence ones vital capacity?
bigger body surface area = bigger vital capacity
What is the lung capacity available for speech?
Vital Capacity (VC)
