Respiratory System
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Key Terms
Inspiration: Taking air into the lungs Expiration:Taking air out of the lungs Asthma: Inflammation in bronchioles caused by an irritant Pharynx: A muscular passageway for food and air Epiglottis: Flap that protects the larynx Larynx: "voicebox" produces vibrations Trachea: "windpipe", leads to lungs Broncus: Two main branches branching off of trachea Bronchioles: Branches branching off of broncus Alveoli: Air sacs surrounded by capillaries...where diffusion of gases takes place Diaphragm: Muscle that assists with inspiration and expiration Total lung capacity: Total amount of air lungs can hold Vital lung capacity: Volume of air that can be transferred Residual volume: Volume of air that must be in the lungs Expiratory reserve volume: Volume of air forcefully exhaled Tidal Volume: Normal breathing volume (quiet breathing) Inspiratory Reserve Volume: Volume of air forcefully inhaled |
Function of Respiratory System
To receive carbon-dioxide from the cardiovascular system, while supplying oxygen to the cardiovascular system Respiration
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