General Function Flashcards
1
Q
The organs facilitate what?
A
the delivery of oxygen to the cells of the body for use in cellular respiration
2
Q
What does the conducting zone do?
A
brings inhaled air to the respiratory zone where gas exchange occurs
3
Q
What happens during gas exchange?
A
Oxygen loaded into blood and carbon dioxide is removed
4
Q
During pulmonary respiration, what is used to enlarged the chest cavity?
A
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
5
Q
What is external respiration?
A
exchange of gas btwn lungs and blood
6
Q
What is internal respiration?
A
exchange of gas between the blood and tissues
7
Q
What are the secondary functions of the respiratory system? (there is 4)
A
- pH regulation of blood
- thermoregulation
- odor detection
- production of speech
