respiratory system Flashcards
what is the pathway of air in the body
nasal cavity larynx trachea bronchi bronchioles alveoli
what is the definition of respiration
the taking in of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide
what is the definition of oxygen
the component of air used to create energy during the aerobic system
what is the definition of carbon dioxide
a non harmful bi product of the aerobic system that is expired from the body
what is the definition of ventilation
process of breathing in and out of our lungs
what is the definition of external respiration
gaseous exchange between the lungs and blood
what is the definition of internal respiration
gaseous exchange between the blood in the capillaries and body cells
what is the definition of gaseous exchange
movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body
what is the definition of diffusion
movement of gas from high area of concentration to a low concentration
what is the definition of cellular respiration
metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cell to create energy