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Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many times do we breath each day? | 20,000 |
| What is diffusion? | Gas Exchange |
| What is a hemoglobin? | A molecule in red blood cells that pick up and carry oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| How many bronchioles are in each lung? | 30,000 |
| How many alveoli are in each lung | 600 million |
| What does your diaphragm do when you breath in? | Contracts and moves down |
| What does your diaphragm do when you breath out? | Relaxes and moves upwards |
| What is cilia? | Tiny hairs in the trachea that move up and down to keep mucus and dirt out of your lungs. |
| What are pleural membranes | Two slick layers that prevent air from getting stuck as the lungs fill and empty |
| What happens when you exahale CO2 when your vocal cords are closed? | The vocal cords vibrate and a sound is made. |