Soc 17- Respiratory System Flashcards

1
Q

Respiration

A

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

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2
Q

Diaphragm

A

The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration or inhalation.

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3
Q

Trachea

A

The tube that takes air into the chest, also knowm as the windpipe

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4
Q

Bronchus

A

Tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs

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5
Q

Bronchioles

A

Smaller branches coming off the bronchi

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6
Q

Alveoli

A

Tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles where gas exchange takes place

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7
Q

Hemoglobin

A

a type of protein
found in every red blood cell.

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8
Q

Gaseous exchange

A

the delivery
of oxygen from the lungs to the
bloodstream and the removal of
carbon dioxide from the tissues.

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9
Q

Oxygen debt

A

The amount of
oxygen needed at the end of a
physical activity to break down
any lactic acid.

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10
Q

Anaerobic exercise

A

working
at a high intensity level without
oxygen for energy production.

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11
Q

VO2 max

A

the volume of oxygen
an athlete can consume while
exercising at maximum capacity.

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