Respiration and respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
How we manage the release of energy for cell function
2
Q
What is a by product of respiration?
A
C02
3
Q
What are the stages of respiration?
A
External respiration
Internal respiration
Cellular respiration
4
Q
What is external respiration
A
Breathing and gas exchange with the external environment
5
Q
What is internal respiration?
A
Transport and exchange of gases with cells
6
Q
Where does cellular respiration occur and what does it do?
A
In mitochondria
Energy is produced- 02 used and C02 produced
7
Q
What is the 5 purposes of the respiratory system?
A
Removes dust and particles from incoming air Warms the air entering the lungs Sound protection-vocal cords in larynx Smell Regulation of blood pH
8
Q
What does the pulmonary artery do?
A
Bring back deoxygenated blood to lungs
9
Q
What does the pulmonary vein do?
A
Take oxygenated blood to heart
10
Q
What does the aorta do?
A
Blood to systemic capillaries and cells of the body
