Soc 17: The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
Vital capacity
is the greatest amount of air that can be pass into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.
Tidal volume
is the amount of air inspired and expired with each breath.
Respiration
The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within the tissues
Diaphragm
Primary muscle used in inspiration.
It seperates the chest from the rest of the body cavity
Trachea
Tube that takes air into the chest also known as the windpipe
Bronchus
Tube alomg which air passes from the trachea into the lungs
Bronchioles
Smaller branches coming off the bronchi
Alveoli
Tiny sacs where gas exchange taxes place
Haemoglobin
A type of protein found in every RBC
Gaseous exchange
Delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and removal of carbon dioxide from the tissues
Oxygen debt
The ammount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down lactic acid
Anaerobic excercise
Working at a high intensity without oxygen
Vo 2 max
The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while excerciseing at maximum capacity