Respiration Flashcards
Explain negative pressure breathing
As the lungs expand, the volume of them increases and the pressure of the molecules decreases, this causes air to want to rush into the lungs. Then air wants to rush out of the lungs because the pressure is increased–causing to volume to decrease
What important functions do the oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal cavities do?
warms, moistens, and filters air
What are the muscles that help take in air?
diaphragm and the external intercostals
What happens when the diaphragm contracts?
it flattens, creating more room for the lungs
How many pairs of external intercostals are there?
11-they sit in between the ribs
In what directions do the external intercostals create volume?
side to side, front to back, and top to bottom
Where does the gas exchange happen during respiration?
the alveoli
How do we define respiration?
the power source for voice
What is the primary function of respiration?
Life sustaining
What is the secondary function of respiration?
power source for the voice
Do we speak during inhalation or exhalation?
exhalation
What is it called when the trachea splits?
bifurcation
What does the trachea split into?
the primary bronchi
How many secondary bronchi are there for each lung?
as many as there are lobes for each lung
- left lung has two lobes (two secondary bronchi)
- right lung has three lobes (three secondary bronchi)
How many pairs of ribs are there?
12
Where do all the ribs, except the 11th and 12th pairs attach?
the sternum
Where do ALL the ribs attach?
the vertabrae