Soc 17: The structure of the respiratory System

Question 1

Respiration

Answer 1

The movement of air

Question 2

Diaphragm

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Trachea

Answer 3

The tube that takes air into the chest,also known as the windpipe.

Question 4

Bronchus (plural bronchi)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Bronchioles

Answer 5

Smaller branches coming off the bronchi.

Question 6

Alveoli

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Gaseous exchange

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Oxygen debt

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Anaerobic exercise

Answer 9

Working at a high intensity level without oxygen for energy production.

Question 10

Vo2 max

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Vital capacity

Answer 11

Greatest amount of air that can be passed into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

Question 12

Tidal volume

Answer 12

Amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or during exercise.