the lungs Flashcards
1
Q
the lungs are
A
the major organs of the respiratory system
2
Q
where are lungs located
A
in the chest cavity behind the ribs
3
Q
what is the pleura
A
a membrane that cover the lungs and attaches to the inside of the chest cavity and top of the diaphragm
4
Q
structures inside the lungs
A
bronchi, bronchioles and terminal bronchioles
5
Q
what does VO2 max stand for
A
maximal oxygen uptake
6
Q
what does vo2 max do
A
the maximal amount of oxygen you can use within the body over one minute
7
Q
lung volume is
A
the maximal oxygen uptake vo2max
8
Q
what is vo2 max accurate with
A
the measure of aerobic fitness
9
Q
vo2 max measured in
A
ml/min/kg
