Biology
With regard to the respiratory system and the process of respiration in man, answer the following questions:
(a) Name the two muscles that help in breathing.
(b) Briefly describe how the above mentioned muscles help in the inspiration of air.
Related Questions
Name the following.
- Respiratory process in which oxygen is not utilized.
- Respiratory process in which oxygen is utilized.
- The microscopic air-sacs of the lungs.
- The two membranes which protect the lungs.
- Six main parts of the human respiratory system.
- Two types of respiration.
- Three phases of respiration.
- Two steps of breathing.
- Three common respiratory diseases.
Match the terms given in column A with those of column B
Column A Column B (i) Aerobic (a) Two-lobed (ii) Anaerobic (b) Three-lobed (iii) Trachea (c) Absence of oxygen (iv) Left lung (d) Presence of oxygen (v) Right lung (e) C-shaped cartilaginous rings Write one important role of each of the following .
- Epiglottis
- Larynx
- Alveolus
- Pleura
- Nasal chamber
Define the terms given below :
- Respiration
- Breathing
- Lungs
- Inhalation
- Exhalation