Soc 17: Structure Of Respiratory System

Question 1

Vital capacity

Answer 1

is the greatest amount of air that can be pass into
and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

Question 2

Tidal volume

Answer 2

is the amount of air inspired and expired with each
breath.

Question 3

Oxygen debt

Answer 3

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

Question 4

VO2 max

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Diaphragm

Answer 6

the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration, or inhalation. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.

Question 7

Trachea

Answer 7

the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.

Question 8

Bronchus

Answer 8

tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.

Question 9

Bronchioles

Answer 9

smaller branches coming off the bronchi.

Question 10

Alveoli

Answer 10

tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.

Question 11

Haemoglobin

Answer 11

a type of protein found in every red blood cell.

Question 12

Anaerobic exercise

Answer 12

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