C03, P02 - V - Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Respiratory System
A
Organs that collect oxygen from external environment and transport it to the bloodstream.
2
Q
Respiratory Pump
A
Bones and muscles working together to help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration.
3
Q
Inspiration
A
Process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body.
4
Q
Expiration
A
Process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body.
5
Q
Diffusion
A
Process of getting oxygen from the environment into tissues of the body.
