Mod D Tech 6 Respitatory system Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory System
Name Functions
A
- Extract oxygen (O2) from the air and transfer it to the blood
- Excrete water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Maintain acid-base status of blood
- Ventilate the lungs
2
Q
Composition of Air
inhaled
A
INHALED
79% NITROGEN
20% OXYGEN
1% INERT GAS
0.04% CARBON DIOXIDE
VARIABLE WATER VAPOUR
3
Q
Composition of Air EXHALED
A
EXHALED
79% NITROGEN
16% OXYGEN
1% INERT GAS
4% CARBON DIOXIDE
SATURATION WATER VAPOUR
4
Q
Average Respiratory Rates
A
These vary according to activity and health
•Average Adult
– 16 – 20 times per min.
•Infants and young children
– 24 – 40 times per min.
Will increase during:
Exercise, Fever, Shock and conditions affecting the normal functions of the lungs e.g. Pneumonia, bronchitis etc.
5
Q
The Respiratory System
Label
A
6
Q
Upper Respiratory Tract
A
7
Q
Nose and Nasal Cavity
A
8
Q
Respiratory System
A
9
Q
Trachea
discribe and label
A
10
Q
The bronchial Tree
Label and discribe
A
