pathway of air Flashcards
1
Q
what is the pathway of air
A
mouth/nose trachea bronchi bronchiole alveoli
2
Q
what type of athlete would benefit from having a greater ability to diffuse oxygen
A
long distance running
3
Q
blood arriving at the alveoli has high level of what?
and low levels of what?
A
carbon dioxide - high
oxygen - low
4
Q
tidal volume
A
the volume of air that is inhaled or expired per breath
5
Q
minute ventilation
A
the frequency of breaths per minute
6
Q
breathing rate
A
the volume of air that is inspired or expired per minute
