Kinesiology 2230A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Asthma, Sternocleidomastoid Muscle, Cellular Respiration

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Chapter 7 the respiratory system and its regulation. Effective delivery system for oxygen and carbon dioxide is made up by respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Step one and two are referred two as external respiration because they move gases from outside the body into the lungs and blood. Step four is referred to as internal respiration where gases are exchanged between the blood and tissue. The two systems are linked by the cardiovascular system which transports the gases (step 3) Air is typically drawn in through the nose but when oxygen demand exceeds the amount that can be comfortably brought in, the mouth also assists. After the nose and mouth the air travels (cid:224) pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree. Gas exchange does not occur in any of the vessels and their function is transporting the gases in and out of the body.

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