Describe the physical principles governing the movement of air into and out of the lungs, and the actions of the respiratory muscles.

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lung and…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is comprised of three pressures. Atmospheric pressure:It is the pressure of…

Q: Describe the structure of the bronchial tree.

A: The trachea branches into the bronchial tree.

Q: Explain the significance of cartilage and smooth muscle in the organisation of the wall of the…

A: Lung illnesses are disorders that cause the lungs to stop working properly. The lungs are a vital…

Q: Explain how a change in lung dimensions causes a change in alveolar pressure?

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: Name the lobes of the lungs and identify their locations.

A: Introduction: Lung is the main respiratory organ of the human body. Every cell of the body depends…

Q: Describe what is meant by the term “lung compliance.”

A: Lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system that provides oxygen to the cells through the…

Q: Define external respiration and internal respiration.

A: Respiration is an important process that occurs in the organism. Breathing is a physical process…

Q: Describe the changes that occur in the respiratory system in old age?

A: Answer: Introduction: The main role of the respiratory system is to transfer the oxygen to the body…

Q: explain how changes in the alveolar pressure and chest volume affect the process of exhalation…

A: Exhalation (or expiration) is the movement of air from the lungs out of the airways, to the external…

Q: List the structures of the respiratory system

A: The structures of respiratory system are : Nose Mouth Throat Voice box Windpipe Bronchi Lungs

Q: State the function and location of  Respiratory center.

A: The respiratory center is made up of three major respiratory groups of neurons, two in the medulla…

Q: Describe the Voluntary Control of Breathing?

A: Breathing can be defined as the process of moving air into and out of the lungs in order to…

Q: Describe the relationship between air flow, alveolar pressure, and airway resistance

A: Breathing  Breathing is a phenomenon of inspiring and expiring of air from atmosphere to lung and…

Q: Explain the mechanisms involved in quiet inspiration and in forced inspiration, and in quiet…

A: Pulmonary ventilation comprises two major steps: inspiration and expiration. Inspiration is the…

Q: List the components of the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

A: Components of the Upper Respiratory tracts : Nose Nasal cavity Mouth Pharynx Larynx above the vocal…

Q: Describe the physical principles governing the movement of air into the lungs and the actions of the…

A: The mechanics of breathing is determined by the interactions between gas pressure and volume.…

Q: Explain Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lungs?

A: Lungs are also known as pulmones and are present in pairs one on either side of the heart in the…

Q: State the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal breathing.

A: The major organs of the respiratory system are nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs.…

Q: Trace the path of air from the nasal cavities to the lungs.

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung. It involves two…

Q: Contrast the processes of inspiration and expiration during ventilation.

A: Respiration is the oxygen movement from the outside environment to the tissues and cells of the…

Q: Contrast the events of inhalation and exhalation.

A: The respiratory system carries the network of tissues in the body for breathing. Some of the muscles…

Q: Diagram the changes in intrapleural pressure and alveolar pressure.

A: In human physiology, intrapleural pressure is defined as the pressure taking place in the pleural…

Q: Describe how inhaled air may be altered as it passesthrough the nasal passages and pharynx.

A: The Respiratory System of the human body mainly transports air in and out of the lungs. It also…

Q: list the strucutures in the respiratory pathway from where air enters the nares to the alveoli

A: Respiratory system in human body can be categorized to respiratory tract and lungs. Respiration is a…

Q: Compare the effects of partial and total obstructionof the airways on ventilation and on oxygen…

A: Airway obstruction can be caused due to inhaling a foreign object, allergic reaction, airway trauma…

Q: Discuss the major parts and functions of the respiratory system.

A: It is a biological system that consists of certain organs and uses them in exchange for gas. All the…

Q: Differentiate inhalation and exhalation.

A: Breathing is also known as ventilation or respiration. The process of respiration facilitates the…

Q: Distinguish between Vital capacity and Total lung capacity.

A: The lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system in humans and many other animals…

Q: Explain how pressure gradients are established and result in pulmonary ventilation.

A: Breathing is defined as the passage of air into and out of the lungs, which is referred to as…

Q: list and describe several protective mechanisms of the respiratory system.

A: The air contains particulate matter like bacteria, viral particles, dust and dirt that destroy the…

Q: Describe the process of inhalation and exhalation?

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Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lungs…

A: The act of inspiration and expiration is known as pulmonary ventilation. The main mechanisms…

Q: Describe and explain the effects of smoking on the functioning of the respiratory system.

A: Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and ingesting the smoke that is produced due to…