Soc 17 Flashcards
1
Q
Inspiration:
A
Breathing in
2
Q
Expiration
A
Breathing our
3
Q
Respiration
A
The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues.
4
Q
Diaphragm
A
The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration or inhalation.
5
Q
Alveoli
A
Tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.
6
Q
Gaseous exchange
A
The delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the tissues.
7
Q
Haemoglobin
A
A type of protein found in every red blood cell.
8
Q
Bronchus
A
Tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.
9
Q
VO2 max:
A
The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.
10
Q
Oxygen debt:
A
The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down any lactic acid
