Mrs Rex 1.2 - The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Pathway of air
A
Mouth > pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchi > bronchioles > alveoli
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Volume of air that can be forcibly inspired after a normal breath
3
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
Volume of air that can be forcibly expired after a normal breath
4
Q
Residual volume
A
Volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration
5
Q
Spirometer
A
A device that is used to measure the volume of air inspired and expired.
6
Q
Partial pressure
A
The pressure exerted by an individual gas when it exists within a mixture of gasses
7
Q
Cilia
A
Microscopic hair like projections that help to sweep away fluids and particles.
8
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Diffusion
A
The movement of gas molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
