Organisms Flashcards
Gas exchange
The transfer of gasses between an organism and its environment
Lungs
The organ in which gas exchange takes place
Ribs
Bones which surround the lungs to form the ribcage and protect the lungs.
Respiratory system
Organ system which replaces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the blood.
Trachea
Tube which carries air from the mouth and nose to the lungs
Bronchus
One of two tubes which carry air into the lungs
Bronchiole
Small tube in the lung
Alveolus
Small air sacs found at the end of each bronchiole where gas exchange takes place with the blood
Breathing
The movement of air in and out of the lungs
Inhale
Breathing in to take in oxygen
Respiration
The process that transfers energy in plants and animals. In respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.
Exhale
Breathing out to remove carbon dioxide
Condense
The change of state from gas to liquid
Contract
To get shorter or smaller
Diaphragm
A sheet of muscle found underneath the lungs which is used in breathing