breathing and exchange of gases Flashcards
what does mechanisms of breathing depend upon
habitat and level of organisation
respiratory structure of sponges coelentratstes, flatworms
simple diffusion
respiratory structure of earthworms,
most cuticle
respiratory structure of insects
tracheal tubes
respiratory structure of aquatic arthropods, molluscs
gills
respiratory structure of terrestrial creatures
lungs
respiratory structure of fishes
gills
respiratory structure of amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals
lungs
respiratory structure of tadpole of frog
Gills
respiratory structures of frog
buccal cavity, lungs, gills, moist skin
respiration through moist skin is called
cutaneous respiration
respiration through gills is called
branchial respiration
respiration through lungs is called
pulmonary respiration
what does the respiratory system contain
respiratory passage and respiratory organs
what does the respiratory passage contain
pair of nostrils, nasal cavity, a pair of internal nares, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
what does the nasal chamber lead through
nasal passage
what does the nasal chamber open into
pharynx
what is the common passage for food and air
a portion of the pharynx
what does the Pharynx open into
larynx
what does the larynx region open into
trachea
what is the nature of larynx
cartilagenous box
what is larynx also called
sound box
what is glottis covered by during swallowing
epiglottis
describe structure and function of epiglottis
thin elastic cartilagenous flap that prevents entry of food in the larynx
where does trachea divide
at the level o of 5th thoracic vertebrae
division of the tracgea
left and right primary bronchi
what do the primary bronchi divide to form
secondary and tertiary bronchi
what do the secondary and tertiary bronchi divide to form
Bronchioles
what do the bronchioles divide to form
terminal bronchioles
what structures are supported by c-shaped incomplete cartilagenous rings
the tracheae, primary bronchi, secondary, tertiary, intial bronchioles,
what do the terminal bronchioles give rise to
thin irregular-walled, vascularized, bag like structures called alveoli
what is the respiratory surface of lungs
alveoli
what are the lungs covered by
double layered pleural membrane
the pleural membrane consists of
inner visceral membrane, outer parietal membrane
what is present in between the two membranes
pleural fluid
function of pleural fluid
reduces friction
what constitutes the conducting pathway of respiratory system
external nostrils to terminal bronchioles
function of conducting pathway
transports atmospheric air, filters the air, humidifies and brings air to body temperature
where does actual exchange of gases occur
alveoli
where are the lungs situated
thoracic chamber
describe the thoracic cavity
anatomically an air tight chamber
thoracic chamber is formed dorsally by
vertebral column
thoracic chamber is formed venetrally by
sternum
thoracic chamber is formed laterally hy
ribs
thoracic chamber is formed on the lower side by
diaphram
what does the anatomical setup of lungs in thorax ensure
that any change in the volume of the cavity will be refunded reflected in the pulmonary cavity
can we directly alter the pulmonary volume
no
what is trachea also called
wind pipe
structure and function of c shaped incomplete cartilagenous rings
hyaline cartilage, prevents the ducts from collapsing
how many alveoli are present in both lungs
300 million
how many alveoli are present in both lungs
300 million
what tissue are alveoli made up of
simple squamous epithelium
what is secreted by type 2 alveolar epithelial cells
Lecithin
function of lecithin
reduces surface tension, prevents collapsing of alveoli
what is the first step of pulmonary respiration
breathing through which co2 is exhaled and o2 is inhaled
what is the second step of pulmonary respiration
diffusion of gases across alveolar membrane
3rd step of respiration
transport of gases through blood
4th step of respiration
diffusion of gases between blood and tissues
5th step of respiration
utilisation of o2 for catabolic reactions
two step of breathing
inspiration, expiration
how is the mechanism of breathing carried out
by creating a pressure gradient
when does inspiration occur
when intra pulmonary pressure is less than the atmospheric pressure
when does expiration take place
when intra pulmonary pressure is more than atmospheric pressure
what organs help in creating the pressure gradient
diaphram, specialized set of external and internal intercostal muscles
how is inspiration initiated
contraction of diaphragm