Chapter 6 lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory system
A
A bodily system also known as the pulmonary system that brings oxygen into the lungs from breathed are while removing carbon dioxide from the lungs.
2
Q
what is the diaphragm doing when breathing
A
contracting and relaxing
3
Q
Valsalva maneuver
A
Holding in breath during exercise while contracting the abdominals. creating additional intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
4
Q
diffusion
A
the process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body
5
Q
tachypnea
A
when an average sized adult takes 24 breaths per minute.
6
Q
bradypnea
A
when an average sized adult takes 8 breaths per minute
