Respiration Flashcards

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1
Q

What’s the function of
NASAL CAVITY
(2)

A
  • trap particles

- moisten air

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2
Q

Function of PHARYNX

1

A

Passageway for food and air

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3
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Function of LARYNX

A

Vocal cords

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4
Q

Function for TRANCHEA

2

A
  • Connects larynx to bronchi

- moistens air using cilia

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5
Q

Functions of BRONCHI

A

Carry air into lungs

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6
Q

What does the lungs contain

A

ALVEOLI & BRONCHIOLES

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7
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Function of BRONCHIOLES

A

Brings air to the alveoli for gas exchange

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8
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Function of alveoli

A

Sacks that fill with air used for gas exchange.

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9
Q

What are capillaries

A

Small blood vessels that allow gas exchange

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10
Q

Define DIFFUSION

A

Movement of area going from HIGH concentration to LOW

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11
Q

Where does oxygen go

A

Blood

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12
Q

Define SEMI PERMEABLE MEMBRANE

A

Only allowing certain things to pass through

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13
Q

What is breathing controlled by

A

Diaphragm

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14
Q

Order that air goes

9

A

Nasal cavity

Pharynx

Larynx

Trachea

Bronchi

Lungs

Bronchioles

Alveoli

Capillaries

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