The Breathing System Flashcards
Learn all about the breathing system
1
Q
What is in the breathing system
A
Nose Mouth Lungs Diaphram Ribcages
2
Q
Describe inhalation
A
Lungs expand
Diaphram moves down
Ribcages move up and outwards
3
Q
Describe exhalation
A
Lungs get smaller
Diaphram moves up
Ribcages move down and in
4
Q
What is peak flow?
A
The maximum speed you can force air out of lungs
Measured with a peak flow meter
5
Q
Which physical characteristics affect peak flow?
A
Gender
Age
Height
6
Q
What is a spirometer
A
A piece of apparatus used to measure lung capacity, and to measure the volume of air breathed out
7
Q
What is vital capacity?
A
The maximum volume of air a person can breath out after a big breath in
8
Q
Why does your breathing rate increase in exercise?
A
To deliver more oxygen to your blood and to produce more energy for muscle contraction
