Respiration: Gas Exchange Flashcards
1
Q
muscle cell
A
massive amount of production, causes fatigue
2
Q
glucose
A
CO2 + water vapor + ATP
3
Q
High [CO2]
A
lactic acid -> breakdown of CO2 + H2O
4
Q
Nasal cavity
A
from the nostrils to nasal (humidifies air)
5
Q
Ciliated mucosa
A
cleans, warms, moistens [air]
6
Q
pharynx
A
from the nasal cavity to laryngopharynx
*moves air to trachea
7
Q
Trachea
A
windpipe
8
Q
epiglottis
A
flap that protects the opening of the trachea
9
Q
larynx
A
(voice box) speech
10
Q
tracheal rings
A
cartilage rings that keep the trachea open (patent)
11
Q
ciliated mucus membrane
A
this traps particles and the beating cilia move up to the pharynx (*cough reflex receptors) to expel foreign particles via coughing/sneezing
