Soc 17 Flashcards

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What is respiration?

A

The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within the tissues.

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What is the diaphragm

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The primary muscle used in the process od inspiration

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3
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What is the definition of vital capacity

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The greatest amount of air that can pass into and out of the lung by the most forceful inspiration and expiration

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4
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What is tidal volume

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The amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or during exercise

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5
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Explain what oxygen debt is and how it can be repayed

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Oxygen debt is the oxygen required to flush out all of the lactic acid after or during a physical activity, you can repay this debt through deep gasping breaths, or slowing down in the activity you’re doing

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