Respiratory System 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationRespiratory systemGCSEAQA Created by: Scotty_iiCreated on: 01-01-17 18:05 Carries air from mouth and nose to the lungs Trachea 1 of 11 Very thin blood vessel, surrounds the alveoli Capillaries 2 of 11 Tiny air sacs in the lungs which allow for gaseous exchange Alveoli 3 of 11 Red pigment in red blood cells, donut shape, has affinity for oxygen Haemoglobin 4 of 11 Volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum expiration Residual Volume 5 of 11 Bones that protects lungs, produce red blood cells Ribs 6 of 11 Inhalation Inspiration 7 of 11 These muscles increase the volume in the chest cavity Intercostal 8 of 11 This structure traps dirt and dust Cilia 9 of 11 Movement of gases from a region of high concentration to low concentration, until uniform Diffusion 10 of 11 Spongy organs, used for gas exchange between our blood and air Lungs 11 of 11
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