Breathing Flashcards
What is the process by which organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide?
Breathing
True or False: Breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
True
What is the main muscle responsible for breathing in humans?
Diaphragm
What is the term for the total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation?
Vital capacity
During inhalation, does the diaphragm contract or relax?
Contract
What gas do humans inhale during breathing?
Oxygen
What gas do humans exhale during breathing?
Carbon dioxide
What is the term for the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the blood?
Gas exchange
Which part of the brain controls the basic rhythm of breathing?
Medulla oblongata
What is the term for the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?
Expiration
What is the term for the process of breathing in air into the lungs?
Inspiration
Which gas is a waste product of cellular respiration that is exhaled during breathing?
Carbon dioxide
What is the name of the tube that carries air from the trachea to the lungs?
Bronchus
What is the term for the process of removing mucus and debris from the airways through coughing or sneezing?
Airway clearance
Which gas is necessary for cellular respiration and is taken in during breathing?
Oxygen
What is the term for the number of breaths taken per minute?
Respiratory rate
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering air?
Nose
What is the term for a sudden involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm?
Hiccup
Which part of the brain can override the automatic breathing patterns and control breathing voluntarily?
Cerebral cortex
What is the term for the process of measuring the amount of air inhaled and exhaled?
Pulmonary function testing
Which gas is a byproduct of aerobic metabolism and is eliminated from the body through breathing?
Carbon dioxide
What is the term for the process of moving air into and out of the lungs?
Ventilation
