3.6 - The respiratory system Flashcards
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3.6 - 5 steps of the respiratory system
1) Air enters in mouth and nose
2) Passes thought pharynx
3) goes down into trachea (Windpipe)
4) seperates into to 2 branches : Bronchi
5)delivers air to lungs
where gas exchange occures
3.6 - How does the respiratory system work with the circulatory system?
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
3.6 - What’s gas exchange
allows the body to refill the oxygen and eliminate the carbon dioxide. (necessary for survival)
3.6 - What are the 2 parts that breathing takes place?
1) Inhalation: Drawing air into the lungs through the contraction of the diaphragm
2) Exhalation: Pushes air out through the relaxation of the diaphragm
3.6 - How does the respiratory system and the circulatory system work together?
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
3.6 - what is gas exchange
allows the body to replenish the oxygen and eliminate the carbon dioxide.
3.6 - what 2 places does breathing happen?
1)Inhalation: Air into lungs through contraction of the diaphragm
2)Exhalation: Pushes air out through the relaxation of diaphragm.