Respiratory System Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Outline the pathway from inspiration to expiration
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2
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Gaseous exchange
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3
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Ventilation
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The movement of air in and out of the lungs via inspiration and exhalation (RR x TV)
4
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Respiration
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The exchange of gases (CO2 and O2) from the external environment to the cells of the body vice versa
5
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Aerobic cellular respiration
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The chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to breakdown glucose to release energy
6
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Gas exchange
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The movement of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream, and the elimination of CO2 from the bloodstream to the lungs down a concentration gradient.
7
Q
What features do the gas exchanges surfaces have to increase the rate of diffusion?
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