Effects of exercise on lung structures Flashcards
1
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Effects of exercise on lung structures
A
respiratory muscles get stronger\
increased vital capacity
more capillaries form around alveoli
2
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how does Gaseous exchange occur
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through diffusion (area of high pressure to area of low)
3
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tidal volume
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volume of air inhaled of exhaled per breath
4
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Expiratory reserve volume
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additional volume of air that can be exhaled
5
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inspiratory reserve volume
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additional volume of air that can be forcibly inhaled
6
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Residual volume
A
volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal expiration
