respiratory Flashcards
in cellular respiration, what is the type of respiration that requires oxygen called?
aerobic
the alveoli are surrounded by…
capillaries
expiration is the process of breathing… (in or out)
out
what is the function of the alveoli?
gas exchange- gain oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide
the set of muscles between out ribs is called…
the intercostal muscles
the role of the passages of the nose are to ___________ before it entres the lungs (3 things)
warm air, moisturise air and filter air
when blood goes to the lungs it…
gains oxygen and disposes of carbon dioxide
inspiration is the process of breathing… (in or out)
in
the trachea is approximately 10cm’s long and is supported by ‘c shaped’…
cartilage
the role of epithelial cells that line the trachea and bronchi is to…
goblet cells- secrete protective mucus
ciliated epithelial- to move particles away from the alveoli
the circulation through the lungs to re-oxygenate the blood is called…
pulmonary circulation
what is the name of the large muscle that sits beneath the lungs that enables us to breath?
diaphragm
ventilation is the technical term for
breathing in and out
