(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of Sciences

Consider an athlete who is engaging in intense physical activity, such as running a marathon. During the exercise, the athlete breathes rapidly and deeply to meet the body's demand for oxygen. Based on the review of the human respiratory system we did in class, describe the process that occurs in the lungs and airways from the moment the athlete inhales air until the oxygen reaches the blood capillaries in the lungs. Additionally, explain how the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system relate to the athlete's need to oxygenate the blood more efficiently during exercise.