Gaseous Exchange Flashcards
1
Q
What is the upper part of the body called ?
A
Thorax
2
Q
What is in the upper part of the body (Thorax) ?
A
The Lungs
3
Q
What are the Lungs protected by ?
A
They are protected by the ribcage
4
Q
How Is the thorax separated from the abdomen
A
By the diaphragm
5
Q
Why does the breathing system take air in and out of the body ?
A
This is to take oxygen into the body so it can diffuse into the bloodstream, and then used for respiration. And so Carbon dioxide can be diffused out of bloodstream into air
