respiratory system 2 Flashcards
movement of air in and out of the lungs
ventilation
the swapping of gases
respiration
the swapping of gases in the lungs is
external respiration
the swapping of gases at the tissues is
internal respiration
carbon dioxide will combine with water to form what
carbonic acid
when carbon dioxide levels increase, hydrogen ion levels will?
increase
when carbon dioxide levels decrease, hydrogen ion levels will?
decrease
when carbon dioxide levels increase to abnormal levels, a person will develop what condition?
acidosis
when carbon dioxide levels decrease to abnormal levels, a person will develop[ what condition?
alkalosis
too many hydrogen ions in the blood will give what condition
acidosis
too few hydrogen ions in the blood will give what condition
alkalosis
normal pH range for blood is
7.35 to 7.45
the respiratory system begin where
nasal openings
respiratory system ends where
alveoli
nasal cavity function to
warm, clean, and humidify air; sense of smell
auditory tubes function to?
balance air pressure
our wind pipe is the same as
trachea