a.
To determine: The comparison between compliance and elastance.
Introduction: Lungs are the primary organ of the respiratory system. Lungs receive the gases from the outer environment and transport the oxygen into the blood. Lungs also eliminate the carbon dioxide from the body.
b.
To determine: The comparison among inspiration, expiration, and ventilation.
Introduction: The air enters the nose during inhalation. After that air move to the nasal passage, pharynx, larynx, tracheas, bronchi, and bronchioles. After passing the bronchioles, the air enters the alveoli. The gaseous exchange takes place at alveoli.
c.
To determine: The comparison between intrapleural pressure and alveolar pressure.
Introduction: Alveoli are the smallest sac-like structure present in the lungs. The exchange of gases takes place in alveoli. Pleura is the membrane that encloses the lungs from both sides.
d.
To determine: The comparison between total pulmonary ventilation and alveolar ventilation.
Introduction: The gaseous exchange between the atmosphere and the lungs is called ventilation. In general, ventilation is a combination of inhalation and exhalation per minute.
e.
To determine: The comparison between type I and type II alveolar cells.
Introduction: Alveoli are the smallest sac-like structure present in the lungs. The exchange of gases takes place in alveoli. Alveoli are like a spherical bubble; due to which surface tension is developed by the fluid surrounding the alveoli.
f.
To determine: The comparison between pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
Introduction: Lungs are the primary organ of the respiratory system. Lungs receive the gases from the outer environment and transport the oxygen into the blood. Lungs also eliminate the carbon dioxide from the body.
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