Respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Define what happens in gaseous exchange
A
Oxygen moves from the air in alveoli into the blood in the capillaries. Carbon dioxide moves from the blood in the capillaries into the air in the alveoli
2
Q
What is Lactic acid
A
A by product of energy production which is formed when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity lactic acid results in muscle fatigue