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----GCSE P.E---- > Soc 17 - The Structure Of The Respiratory System > Flashcards

Soc 17 - The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards

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Percentage of air inhaled

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20% oxygen + o.4% carbon dioxide

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Cardio-respiratory system

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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles during exersice

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Aorta

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Part of the heart where by blood leaves the heart

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Vena ceva

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Large vein bringing deoxygenated blood into the heart

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Valves

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Used to control blood flow

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Pulmonary

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To do with the lungs

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Cusp

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A triangular flod or flap of a heart valve

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Vein

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Tube that carries blood back to the heart

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Artery

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A muscular tube that carries blood away from the heart

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Capillaries

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Distribute blood within the organs

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Systole

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The first phase when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries

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Diastole

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The phase of the heartbeat when its relaxed and is filled with blood

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Blood pressure

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Pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, espically the arteries

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Vascular shunting

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When the blood is directed the muscles that are working at the time , this is done by vaso dilating and vaso constiction

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Haemogoblin

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A red protein in the blood that transports oxygen

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Pathogen

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An agent that causes disease such as a virus

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Antibody

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Chemical that destroys a pathogen

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Inspiration

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Breathing in

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Expiration

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Breathing out

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Respiration

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

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Diaphram

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

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Alveoli

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

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Gaseous exchange

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

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Haemoglobin

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A type of protein found in every red blood cell.

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Bronchus

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

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VO2 max

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

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Oxygen debt

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

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Percentage of air exhaled

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16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide

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