Soc17- The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
What is the the Respiratory system? What does it include?
The nose, mouth, throat, voicebox, windpipe, lings and vlood vessels
What is the function of the Respiratory system and why is it needed?
- To get oxygen into the body
- To remove carbon dioxide from the body
- In sport or physical activity, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems must work closely together to keep the body supplied with oxygen
What is Inspiration?
Inhalation = breathing in
20% oxygen + 0.4% carbon dioxide
What is Expiration?
Exhalation = Breathing out
16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide
What is the definition of Respiration?
The movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues
What is the definition of Diaphragm?
The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration, or inhalation. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that sperates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.
What is the definition of Trachea?
The tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.
What is the definition of Bronchus (pl.bronchi)?
Tube along which air passes feom the trachea into the lungs.
What is the definition of Bronchioles?
Smaller branches coming off the bronchi.
What is the definition of Alveoli?
Tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.
What is the definition of Haemoglobin?
A type of protein found in every red blood cell.
What is the definition of Gaseous Exchange?
The delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the tissues.
What is the definition of Oxygen Debt?
The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down any lactic acid.
What is the definition of Anaerobic Exercise?
Working at a high intensity level without oxygen for energy production.
What is the definition of VO2 max?
The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.
