Introduction to Respiratory Flashcards
1
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functions of the respiratory system
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gas exchange, acid base balance (with renal system), protection from infection (cilia), communication via speech
2
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pulmonary circulation
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heart to lungs then lungs to heart delivers CO2 snd collects O2
3
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systemic circulation
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from heart to cells of body then back to heart delivers O2 and collects CO2
4
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pulmonary artery carries
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deoxygenated blood away from heart to lungs
5
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pulmonary vein carries
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oxygenated blood towards the heart from lungs
6
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net volume of gas exchanged in the lungs per unit time
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250ml/min of oxygen and 200ml/min of CO2
7
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internal respiration equation
A
oxygen plus nutrients into co2 plus energy
