Socrative 17 Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Diaphragm
A
Main muscle used in the process of inspiration or inhalation,
2
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Trachea
A
The tube that takes air into the chest, aka the windpipe.
3
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Bronchus (bronchi)
A
Tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs
4
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Alveoli
A
Small sacs at the end of the bronchioles where gas exchange happens
5
Q
Respiration
A
Movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues.
6
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Gaseus (Gas exchange)
A
Delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and removal of CO2 from the tissue
7
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Oxygen debt
A
Amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to break down any lactic acid
8
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Anaerobic exercise
A
Working at high intensity level without oxygen for energy production
9
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VO2 max
A
Volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity
