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Who have more lung capacity shorter or taller people?

Not necessarily, but in general, yes.


Why do you think some people can inhale more air at one time than others can?

Differences in lung capacity, age, physical fitness, and respiratory efficiency can all contribute to variations in the amount of air that individuals can inhale at one time. Factors such as lung size and strength of respiratory muscles also play a role in determining lung capacity.


Can the ideal gas law be used to find the capacity of the lungs?

No, the ideal gas law is a generalization for gases under specific conditions, and it does not account for the complex processes involved in breathing and lung capacity. Lung capacity is determined by factors such as lung size, elasticity, and strength of respiratory muscles. Tests like spirometry are typically used to measure lung capacity accurately.


Can you use the spirometer to measure your total lung capacity?

No. A spirometer can be used to measure the volume of breath a person can expire but it is impossible to expire your entire lung capacity. This is due to the "dead space" capacity that remains to stop the collapse of the alveoli. As the alveoli are spherical and lined with mucus if they collapse it would be impossble for them to be filled again and so some air must remain within them. It is, however, possible to estimate someone's total lung capacity from the spirometer reading.


What factor or combination of factors affect lung capacity that greatest?

The major factors that affect lung capacity are age, gender, height, and physical fitness level. Additionally, smoking, respiratory diseases, and environmental factors such as air pollution can also impact lung capacity. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding harmful substances can help improve and maintain lung health.

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Do athletic students have better lung capacity compared to non-athletic students?

Yes, athletic students generally have better lung capacity than non-athletic students due to regular physical activity that strengthens the respiratory system.


Do athletic students have better lung capacity than students who are not athletic?

Athletic students have better lung capacity because they working out all the parts in there body. And there lungs are better than students who are not atheltic . Athletic students have better lung capacity because they working out all the parts in there body. And there lungs are better than students who are not atheltic .


Is the person who exercise regularly would have a larger lung capacity?

no. they just have stronger lungs


Do children of smokers have less athletic ability or reduced lung capacity?

no, damage to lungs is an environmental factor and there for cannot be passed on


What disorders increase a person lung capacity?

Lung capacity can not be increased by a disorder.


How did my tidal and vital lung capacity differ?

My tidal lung capacity was lower. I know the difference because in the tidal lung capacity you are taking in less breath. When you are doing the vital lung capacity, you take in more breath.


What is lung capacity decreases?

it has lung cancer


What is the effect of execersing on the rate of inhalation on lung capacity?

Exercising increases the lung capacity.


What is lung capacity meant by?

Your total lung capacity is the total volume of the lung after maximum inspiration. (average 6 litres).


What organs would affect lung capacity?

The lungs and heart, when diseased or injured could decrease lung capacity. Obesity would also reduce lung capacity


What is vital lung capacity?

vital lung capacity is how much air remains in your lungs after you exhale


What is the lung capacity of a cow?

The lung capacity of a bovine (or "cow") is 12,400 mL or 12.4 L.