respiratory system

Question 1

respiratory system

Answer 1

is an intricate arrangement of spaces, passageways, and organs that serve to conduct air into the lungs to supply oxygen to individual tissue cells and to remove gaseous waste. (carbon dioxide)

Question 2

ventilation

Answer 2

refers to the movement of air to and from the alveoli, or air sacs of the lung, and the mixing of ( o2,co2) gasses.

Question 3

respiration

Answer 3

refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. ( the actual absorption and utilization of oxygen)

Question 4

external respiration

Answer 4

takes place only in the alveoli of the lungs. oxygen outside air enters the blood, and carbon dioxide is removed

Question 5

internal respiration ( also called cellular respiration)

Answer 5

Refers to gas exchanges within the body cells. Oxygen leaves the blood and enters cells, while carbon dioxide leaves the cells and enters the blood

Question 6

eupnea

Answer 6

EU =( normal plus pnea = breathing)