11th Biology Chapter 14
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– Respiratory Organs and Mechanism of Breathing: The study of different respiratory organs and the mechanism of breathing, including inspiration and expiration, which involve creating pressure gradients to facilitate the exchange of gases like O2 and CO2.
– Respiratory Volumes and Capacities: Understanding terms like Tidal Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, and Expiratory Reserve Volume, which are important in estimating the volumes of air involved in breathing movements and have clinical significance.
– Exchange of Gases: The process of exchange of O2 from the atmosphere with CO2 produced by the cells, commonly known as breathing or respiration, and the factors influencing the diffusion of gases like O2 and CO2 in the body for cellular respiration【4:1†source】.
Define vital capacity. What is its significance?
Vital capacity is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. It is an important measure of lung health and function, indicating the ability of the lungs to move air in and out effectively.
State the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal breathing.
After a normal breathing, approximately 1500 ml of air remains in the lungs, known as the residual volume.
Diffusion of gases occurs in the alveolar region only and not in the other parts of the respiratory system. Why?
Diffusion of gases occurs mainly in the alveolar region due to the presence of thin squamous epithelium of alveoli, the endothelium of alveolar capillaries, and the basement substance between them, which collectively create a favorable environment for efficient gas exchange.
What are the major transport mechanisms for CO2? Explain.
The major transport mechanisms for CO2 are through bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) and as carbamino-haemoglobin. Approximately 70% of carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonate ions with the help of carbonic anhydrase, and 20-25% is carried by hemoglobin as carbamino-haemoglobin.
What will be the pO2 and pCO2 in the atmospheric air compared to those in the alveolar air?
In the atmospheric air, pO2 will be higher and pCO2 will be lower compared to those in the alveolar air.
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