Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main functions of the respiratory system?
A
Inhaling & exhaling
2
Q
Why does your body need oxygen?
A
Pretty much a fuel source for the rest of the body.
3
Q
How does oxygen enter the blood and carbon dioxide leave the blood in the alveoli?
A
diffusion
4
Q
How does the diaphragm allow for inhalation & exhalation?
A
When the diaphragm contracts you exhale, when the diaphragm relaxes you breathe inhale