Soc 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Respiration
A
The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within the tissues
2
Q
Diaphragm
A
The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration, or inhalation
3
Q
Trachea
A
The tube that takes air into the chest
4
Q
Bronchus
A
Tube along which air passes from the trachea to the lungs
5
Q
Bronchioles
A
Smaller branches coming off the bronchi
6
Q
Alveoli
A
Tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place
7
Q
Haemoglobin
A
A type of protein found in every red blood cell
8
Q
Gaseous exchange
A
The delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream
9
Q
Oxygen debt
A
The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity
10
Q
Anaerobic exercise
A
Working at high intensity level without oxygen for energy production
