Respiratory System Flashcards
1
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Respiratory system is
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System that transports oxygen through tubes into our lungs and releasing carbon dioxide
2
Q
The two important structures for breathing are
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Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
3
Q
Gaseous exchange
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Occurs at the alveoli in the lungs and takes place by diffusion
4
Q
Diffusion
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Is the movement of gas from high to low concentration
5
Q
Where does respiration take place
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Alveoli
6
Q
What contracts to cause inhalation
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Diaphragm
7
Q
Where would you find the intercostal muscle
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Between the ribs causing the ribs to contract and lift the ribs upwards and out to cause inhalation.
8
Q
Tidal volume
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The amount of air breathed with each normal breath
9
Q
Oxygen and carbon dioxide combine with
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Haemogoblin within the blood and are transported around the body
