Soc 17 Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the respiratory system?
A
Nose, mouth, voicebox, windpipe, LUNGS and vessels
2
Q
Why do we need the resp. system?
A
Get oxygen into body
Remive carvon dioxide, (oxygen debt)
Keep the body supplied with oxygen
3
Q
Inhale
A
20% oxygen + 0.4% carbon dioxide
4
Q
Exhale
A
16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide
5
Q
Vital Capacity
A
GREATEST amount of air per forceful breath
6
Q
Tidal volume
A
Amount of air per breath
7
Q
Oxygen debt
A
Amount of oxygen needed to break down lactic acid through gasping breaths
8
Q
Whats being described?
the volume of oxygen an athelete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity
A
VO2 max
