Lecture 8 Flashcards
1
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Pulmonary Ventilation
A
movement of air into and out of lungs
2
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Pulmonary Diffusion
A
exchange of carbon dioxide between the lungs and the blood
3
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Mechanics of Breathing (2)
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Inspiration: air in, diaphragm up and out
Expiration: air out, diaphragm relaxes,
4
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Vetilatory Threshold
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L air breathed is > L O2 consumed
5
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Respiratory System Zones (2)
A
Conducting: humidifies, warms, and filters air
Respiratory: exchange of gases between air and blood
