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Chapter 7: Exchange surfaces and Breathing - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 7: Exchange surfaces and Breathing
What are the parts of the human respiratory system?
Describe how to use a peak flow meter and what it shows.
Describe how to use a spirometer and what it shows.
Describe the trachea
What are the 4 properties of a good exchange surface?
Describe the alveoli
Describe the properties of the nasal cavity.
Describe the walls of the bronchioles
What is the function of the goblet cells?
What is the function of the cilia?
Explain why people with damaged cilia are prone to infection.
Describe the role of the diaphragm
Describe the role of the external intercostal muscles
Explain why inspiration is an active process.
Explain why expiration is a passive process (usually)
Describe the difference between tidal volume and vital capacity.
What are the openings along the thorax and abdomen called in insects?
Why are the spiracles shut most of the time?
What is the operculum?
Describe how fish draw water across their gills.
Describe the countercurrent system
Describe the role of smooth muscle in the bronchioles
Describe expiration
Describe inspiration
Describe the role of elastin in the alveoli