Ventilation

Question 1

Name the respiratory muscles and their position on the body.

Answer 1

Nostril - Kinda obvious…
Nasal Cavity - In the nose
Pharynx - Behind the nose and mouth
Larynx - located in the upper section of the throat
Right Lung - Ur an idiot if u don’t know
Left Lung - See above^

Question 2

Inspiration

Answer 2

The process of breathing in, the diaphragm contracts and moves down, allowing the chest cavity to expand and allow air to rush in.

Question 3

Expiration

Answer 3

The process of breathing out, diaphragm relaxes (pushes up), intercostals relax and the chest cavity returns to normal size allowing air to move out

Question 4

Tidal Volume

Answer 4

The amount of air inspired and expired in a breath. This is approx 600ml for males per breath and 500ml for females

Question 5

Increased Ventilation

Answer 5

Means there is increased oxygen supply, which results in an increase in aerobic capacity, and therefore a delay in Lactate Inflection Point

Question 6

Pulmonary Circuit

Answer 6

Sends blood from the right atrium to lungs to collect oxygen than back to the left atrium

Question 7

3 Function of the respiratory system

Answer 7

• Gas exchange, where oxygen and CO2 is exchanged, the oxygen is picked up by the capillaries and CO2 is put into the alveoli, which is then breathed out.
• Temperature Regulation
• Voice Box

Question 8

What is Respiratory Rate?

Answer 8

Respiratory rate is the amount of breaths we take per minute. At rest our average breaths per minute are 12-15 bpm (Breaths Per Minute)