Soc 17 The structure of the respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
What is Vital capacity
A
The greatest amount of air that you can inhale and exhale in one breath
2
Q
What is Tidal volume
A
Amount of air in each breath at rest or during exercise
3
Q
What is Respiration
A
The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues
4
Q
What is your Diaphragm
A
The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration or inhaling. Dome shaped sheet of muscle
5
Q
What is your Trachea
A
Tube that takes air into the chest
