Respiratory System Flashcards

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Respiration systeM

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adapted to allow air to pass in and out of the body, and for efficient gas exchange tohappen system

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Structure of hte lungs

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The trachea branches intro two bronchi

The bronchi branch into brionchioles

These bronchioles end In alveoli which are lined with capillaries for exchange

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Function of trachea

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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

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Inspiration

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Decreases in pressure

Volume increases

Rib cage moves upwards and outwards

External intercostal muscle contract

Internal intercostal muscle relax

Diaphragm contract
Flat

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Expiration

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Increase pressure

Volume decrease

Rib cage inwards and downwards
External intercostal relax

Intercostal contract

Diaphragm relax

Convex

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