why do we need oxygen
for celluar resp
where does CO2 come from
product of celluar resp and is not used by our cells
function of the resp system
take in oxygen and release CO2 to the enviornment
2 main requirments for respiration
4 stages in respiration
functions of nassal passages
functions of pharynx
functions of epiglottis
functions of glottis
what is the larynx
what is the trachea
smoking effect on cilia
shortened length and decresed beat frequency, less fluid
function of bronchi (bronchus)
function if bronchioles
function of alveoil (alveolus)
specialized straucture of alveoli for diffusion
function of lungs
function of pleural membrane
diaphragm function
dome shaped layer of muscle sperating the lungs (thoracas cavity) from stomach/liver (abdominal cavity)
works with lrub muscles to move air in and out of lungs
what does breathing rely on
movement of gases from area of high pressure to area of low pressure
what is inhaltion
intercoastal muscle contract lifting rib cages up and out, diaphragm contracts and pulls downwards as lung exapnds and air moves in
what is exhalation
intercoastal muscles relax allowing rib cage to return to normal position diaphragm also moves upwards resuming its domed shape
as lung contract air moves out
3 muscles for breathing
how does breathing occor
pressure difference between atmosphere and chest cavity determine movement of gases into and out of lungs
-atmospheric pressure: constant
- chest cavity may vary
HIGH to LOW pressure