Function Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
0
Q
How many litres of oxygen will an adult take in daily?
A
14,000 litres
1
Q
What are the two functions of the respiratory system?
A
- Provide cells with oxygen
2. Removes carbon dioxide
2
Q
Why is oxygen vital for homeostasis?
A
Without oxygen cells will die in minutes
3
Q
What functions is respiration involved in?
A
Muscular Nervous Endocrine Cardiovascular Lymphatic Immune Urinary Reproductive
4
Q
How is respiration achieved?
A
Through ventilation internal respiration and external respiration
5
Q
What is ventilation?
A
Drawing air in and out of the lungs using the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
6
Q
What is respiration?
A
The process that occurs inside cells. Oxygen is supplied to cells for cellular respiration.
