Soc 17 - The Structure Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
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1
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What is the respiratory system?
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It is the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs and blood vessels.
It is what we use to breath and get oxygen into our blood
2
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Why do we need the respiratory system?
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To get oxygen into the body
To remove carbon dioxide from the body
In sports, to keep the body supplied with oxygen in order to get rid of lactic acid and keep the muscles working
3
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What is the difference between inhaled and exhaled air?
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Inspiration:
20% oxygen + 0.4% carbon dioxide
Exhalation:
16% oxygen + 4% carbon dioxide
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