Breathing System

Question 1

The muscles located between the ribs

Answer 1

Intercostal muscles

Question 2

One Feature of each that allows for efficient Gas exchange

Answer 2

Structures — Alveoli - membrane wall is one cell thick, large surface area, moist surface.
Capillaries - large number of capillary network, large surface area, highly branched. Rich Blood Supply

Question 3

Name the Process of Gaseous exchange takes place

Answer 3

Diffusion

Question 4

Describe hat happens to the Diaphragm during exhalation

Answer 4

The (Diaphragm) it moves up

Question 5

Exhalation is a passive Process what does this mean?

Answer 5

No energy is required

Question 5

Name the Vein that leaves the lungs

Answer 5

Pulmonary vein

Question 6

The gas that controls the rate of breathing

Answer 6

Carbon dioxide

Question 7

What is the function of the larynx

Answer 7

For speech/Vocal cords

Question 8

Name a disorder of the Breathing System and expand on its causes, effects etc

Answer 8

Asthma
1. Caused - Allergies
2. Prevented - avoid allergens
3. Treated - inhaler - bronchodoliator

Question 9

Process of inhalation

Answer 9

1.) Intercostal muscles contract, moves ribs up + outwards.

2.) Diaphram muscle contracts, moves downwards increasing Volume of lungs.

3.) Increasing Volume creates negative pressure in the lungs
4.) air moves through breathing system to alveoli