Respitory system Flashcards
1
Q
What does the respitory system consist of
A
Lungs
Respitory passageways
diaphram
2
Q
Functions of the respitory system
A
Intake oxygen
removes carbon Dioxide
3
Q
Describe what a lung looks like
A
Tracia (long tube) Left bronchus (Tracia going into lung) Bronchiole (Little branches in lung) Terminal Bronchiole (seaweed looking stuff) Aveoli (frogsporn)
4
Q
Describe the location of the lungs
A
In thorax, either side of ribs, heart inbetween
5
Q
Define Diaphramatic breathing
A
Deeper breathing - Abdomen forced to rise and fall
6
Q
Define Coastal breathing
A
Shallow quicker breathing
7
Q
Define forced breathing
A
Body demands oxygen the rib cage expands by lifting up, abdomen brings it down for more room
8
Q
Explain the journey of air through the body
A
Nose Lyranx Tracia Lungs Bronchi Diaphram
9
Q
Define gas exchange
A
When gas defuses from a highly concentrated area to low… eg. Mouth to lungs. C02 is opposite
