Soc 17 The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
How much oxygen do you breathe in when inhaling?
20% oxygen
How much carbon dioxide do you breathe in when inhaling?
0.4% carbon dioxide
How much oxygen do you breathe out when exhaling?
16%
How much carbon dioxide do you breathe out when exhaling?
4% carbon dioxide
What is vital capacity?
Vital capacity is the greatest amount of air into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inhaling and exhaling
What is tidal volume?
Tidal volume is the amount of air inhaled with each normal breath.
What is oxygen debt?
The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down any lactic acid
What is meant by the term anaerobic exercise?
Working at a high intensity without oxygen
What is the diaphragm?
This is the primary muscle used in inhalation
What is the trachea?
The tube that takes air into the chest
What is bronchi?
A tube that carries air from the trachea to the lungs
What is haemoglobin?
A type of protein found in every red blood cell which carries oxygen around the body
What is gaseous exchange?
The delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide
