SOC17 Structure Of The Respiratory System

Question 1

What is in the respiratory system?

Answer 1

The respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs and blood vessels

Question 2

Why do we need our respiratory system?

Answer 2

To get oxygen into the body
To get carbon dioxide out of the body
In sport or physical activity, the respiratory system and cardiovascular systems must work closely together to keep the body supplied with oxygen
We lactate quicker with less oxygen

Question 3

Formula for inspiration?

Answer 3

20% oxygen + 0.4% carbon dioxide

Question 4

Formula for exhalation?

Answer 4

16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide

Question 5

What happens to our breathing when we begin to exercise?

Answer 5

Depth of breathing increases
Your breathing rate increases

Question 6

What is vital capacity?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is tidal volume?

Answer 7

The amount of air inspired and expired with each breath