Boyle's law
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Boyle's law
Respiratory system
Airflow and gas exchange
Anatomy and physiology
Breathing mechanics
Gas transport
Lung volumes and capacities
Physiologic adaptations of the respiratory system
Regulation of breathing
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Boyle's law states that the volume of a gas and pressure are inversely proportional at a given temperature. In other words, when the pressure increases, the volume decreases, and vice versa. Boyle's law is important because it helps us understand the relation between pressure and volume in the lungs when breathing. During inspiration, the volume of the lungs increases, which results in lower pressure. This allows air at atmospheric pressure to rush in and fill the lung.