Soc 17: The Strcture of the Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What body parts does the respiratory system include?
A
Nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs and blood vessels.
2
Q
Why do we need our respiratory system?
A
- Get oyxgen into the body
- Get carbon dioxide out the body
- In sport/physical activity, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to keep body supplied with oxygen.
3
Q
What is the % of oyxgen/carbon dioxide during inspiration?
A
20% oxygen + 0.4% carbon dioxide
4
Q
What is the % of oxygen and carbon dioxide during expiration?
A
16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide
5
Q
What happens to our breathing when we exercise?
A
Breathing rate and depth increases
6
Q
What is vital capacity?
A
The greatest amount of air that can be passed into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration/expiration.
7
Q
What is tidal volume?
A
The amount of air inspired and expired with each breath.
