Soc17: The structure of the respiratory system

Question 1

Oxygen debt

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Anaerobic exercise

Answer 2

Working at a high intensity level without oxygen for energy production

Question 3

respiratory

Answer 3

The movement of air from outside the body into the cells

Question 4

Diaphragm

Answer 4

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 5

Trachea

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Put them in order: alveoli, bronchus (pl.bronchi), trachea, bronchioles,

Answer 6

Trachea-bronchus-bronchioles-alveoli

Question 7

Haemoglobin

Answer 7

A type of protein found in every red blood cell, that gives its colour and attracts oxygen

Question 8

Vital capacity

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Tidal volume

Answer 9

Is the normal amount of air inspired and expired with each breath during rest or exercise

Question 10

Why do coaches use a players tidal volume and vital capacity fo?

Answer 10

To work out the efficiency of a sportspersons respiratory system