Respiratory system/joints flashcard Vcert

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What are the main functions of the respiratory system?

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To get more oxygen into the body and into the red blood cells; to remove carbon dioxide from the lungs.

Front

The nasal cavity is lined with...and cilia to filter debris out

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capillaries

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The respiratory system is made up of...

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The lungs, trachea and the diaphragm

Front

Inspiration is an...in lung volume forcing air into the lungs

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increase

Front

Expiration is a...in lung volume forcing air out of the lungs

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decrease

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The movement of oxygen via the alveoli and into the blood stream and the movement of oxygen from the blood into the lungs via the alveoli is called...

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Gaseous exchange

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Air enters through the...

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nasal cavity

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...happens at the alveoli

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gas exchange

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Vital capacity is...

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a maximum breath in followed by a maximum breath out

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about 1.5 liters of air that remains in your lungs at all times to keep them inflated...

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residual volume