2-respiratory system Flashcards

1
Q

what is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

A

oxygen + glucose –> ATP + water + carbon dioxide
02 + C6H12O6 = ATP + H2O + CO2

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2
Q

What percentage of air breathed in is Oxygen (approximately)?

A

21%

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3
Q

what does olfaction mean?

A

sense of smell

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4
Q

what are the muscles groups used in normal breathing? x2

A

-intercostals
-diaphragm

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5
Q

what does the mucociliary escalator do?

A

-move mucous towards the upper airway

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6
Q

what is Boyle’s law?

A

-the inverse relationship between pressure and volume

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7
Q

what is a by product of cellular respiration?

A

water

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8
Q

in which structure is O2 moved from the air into the blood?

A

-alveoli

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9
Q

what is increased CO2 in the body called?

A

-hypercapnoea

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10
Q

what is hypoxia?

A

-not sufficient OXYGEN in body to maintain adequate homeostasis

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11
Q

unless in an emergency, supplementary oxygen should be …

A

-prescribed

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