Cardiorespiratory System

It is referred to as a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body?

• Hypoxia

• hyperventilation

An abnormal loss of of carbon dioxide from blood

• Hypoxia

• hyperventilation

What system is responsible for carrying out the process of respiration in our body?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

The process involving the intake of oxygen and its delivery to the cells of the different parts of the body and the removal of carbon dioxide..

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

The far end of the trachea branches out into 2 passageway called the _____.

These are grapelike structures at the end of the bronchioles, have thin walls lined with tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs.

These are tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs.

Functions of the alveoli

• increase the surface area of the lungs for a greater exchange of gases

• protect the lungs from pathogens

• produce voice and sound

• Warms the air

Functions of lungs.

• Where exchange of gases occur

• oxygen is taken and carbon dioxide is expelled.

• produces voice

• Closes when we swallow

This covers the lungs, produces slippery fluid which allows the lungs to glide freely during breathing.