Exhalation as in breathing out normally is part of your respiratory tidal volume - the volume you use normally, whereas forced exhalation is breathing out more than you need to, your expiratory residual volume.
Exhalation
Forced exertion. Running, coughing, or sneezing
The air that may be exhaled above the normal volume in a forced exhalation is called "reserve volume" or "expiratory reserve volume." This is the additional volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal tidal volume exhalation.
CO2 exhalation can be used as a measure of respiratory rate in humans because as we breathe out, we release CO2 which is a byproduct of cellular metabolism. This exchange of gases reflects the rate at which our body is producing and releasing CO2, which is directly related to our respiratory rate. By measuring the level of CO2 exhaled, we can determine how effectively our respiratory system is working.
FEV2 refers to the forced expiratory volume in 2 seconds, which measures the amount of air a person can expel from their lungs in the first 2 seconds of a forced exhalation during a lung function test. It is useful in assessing lung function and diagnosing respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Yes, mammals can produce sound during exhalation, such as vocalizations like roars, grunts, or squeaks. This is because exhalation is an important component of the respiratory system involved in generating vocalizations.
The lungs take oxygen in (inhalation) and expel Carbon Dioxide (exhalation)
Humidity from the lungs carries respiratory waste out the nose and/or mouth during exhalation.
During forced breathing, the accessory muscles of respiration become active to assist the primary muscles. These include the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles in the neck, which help elevate the rib cage, as well as the pectoralis major and minor muscles in the chest. The abdominal muscles also engage during forced exhalation to help push air out of the lungs more effectively. This coordinated effort increases the volume of air exchanged during vigorous activities or respiratory distress.
Exhalation is initiated by the generation of a signal from the respiratory center in the brain to the diaphragm and other muscles involved in the breathing process. This signal is triggered by an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, which is detected by chemoreceptors in the body.
The ERV is the expiratory reserve volume, which is the amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal tidal volume exhalation.