Biology
Give the overall chemical equation to represent the process of respiration in humans.
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Define the terms given below :
- Respiration
- Breathing
- Lungs
- Inhalation
- Exhalation
The basic structural and functional unit of the lungs is :
- Pleura
- Alveolus
- Capillary
- Diaphragm
The diagram given alongside is an experimental set up mimicking a certain process occurring in living beings. Study the figure and answer the following questions :

(i) Name the process and define it.
(ii) What are the two phases of the above mentioned process shown as (A) and (B) ?
(iii) Name the particular organs of the body shown in the figure with :
(a) Bell jar (b) Balloons (c) Rubber sheet(iv) How do these phases (A) and (B) differ with respect to the position of ribs ?
(v) Does the breathing rate of a young boy and an old person differ ? Explain.
Write one important role of each of the following .
- Epiglottis
- Larynx
- Alveolus
- Pleura
- Nasal chamber