Respiratory System Flashcards
Respiration systeM
adapted to allow air to pass in and out of the body, and for efficient gas exchange tohappen system
Structure of hte lungs
The trachea branches intro two bronchi
The bronchi branch into brionchioles
These bronchioles end In alveoli which are lined with capillaries for exchange
Function of trachea
Rings of cartilage around the tracheas
—> support the airway and keep them open during the breathing
—> if they were not present the sides would collapse inside the tubes drops
Inspiration
Decreases in pressure
Volume increases
Rib cage moves upwards and outwards
External intercostal muscle contract
Internal intercostal muscle relax
Diaphragm contract
Flat
Expiration
Increase pressure
Volume decrease
Rib cage inwards and downwards
External intercostal relax
Intercostal contract
Diaphragm relax
Convex