Soc 17- The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
Respiration
The movement of air from outside of the body into the cells within the tissues
Diaphragm
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.
Trachea
the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.
Bronchus
tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.
Bronchioles
smaller branches coming off the bronchi.
Alveoli
tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.
Haemoglobin
a type of protein found in every red blood cell.
Gaseous exchange
the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the tissues.
Oxygen debt
The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down any lactic acid.
Anaerobic exercise
working at a high intensity level without oxygen for energy production.
VO2 Max
the volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.
10 Main components of the respiratory system
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
Intercostal muscles
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Diaphragm muscles
Left lung
Ribs