Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
respiratory system 3
A
enables breathing (respiration)
consists of lungs and air passages
in chest cavity
2
Q
lungs 2
A
spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells
inhaled air is exchanged for co2 during breath
3
Q
diaphragm 2
A
muscular wall that separates thorax from abdominal region
helps control breathing
4
Q
inhalation 2
A
breathing in
oxygen is absorbed into blood
5
Q
exhalation 2
A
breathing out
co2 expelled from lungs
