Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Movement of air in/out of lungs
A
Ventilation
2
Q
External respiration
A
Gas exchange between blood and air in lungs
3
Q
Internal respiration
A
Gas exchange between blood and body cells
4
Q
Some secondary functions
A
Traps particles from incoming air
Helps control temp and water content of air
Produces vocal sounds
Assists in blood Ph regulation
5
Q
Includes?
A
Tubes for filtering
Microscopic air sacs for gas exchange
6
Q
Nose
A
Hairs in nostrils prevent large particle entry
7
Q
Primary function of the resp. System
A
Obtaining oxygen
Removing carbon dioxide
