Soc17- The Respiratory System

Question 1

What is oxygen debt

Answer 1

The amount of oxygen needed at the end of the physical activity to break down any lactic acid is known as oxygen debt

Question 2

What percentage of the air we breathe in oxygen

Answer 2

20%

Question 3

What percentage of the air we breathe in is carbon dioxide

Answer 3

0.4%

Question 4

What percentage of the air we breathe out is oxygen

Answer 4

16%

Question 5

What percentage of the air we breathe out carbon dioxide

Answer 5

4%

Question 6

How do the cardiovascular and respiratory system work together?

Answer 6

An efficient respiratory system aids the cardiovascular system by providing a constant supply of oxygen for muscles and by removing carbon dioxide.

Question 7

What is vital capacity?

Answer 7

Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be breathed out after breathing in as much air as possible.

Question 8

What is tidalvolume?

Answer 8

Tidal volume is the amount of air breathed in with each normal breath.