Explain the role of the pleura in respiration.

Q: Understand bronchodilation and bronchoconstriction. When does each happen? What causes each in a…

A: Bronchodilation is the dilation of the airways in the lungs due to the relaxation of surrounding…

Q: Explain how the lungs maintain negative pressure and how this allows respiration.

A: The process of gas exchange occurs between an organism and its environment is known as respiration.…

Q: define respiration.

A: There are several process happening in the human body so as to carry out its regular process. This…

Q: Describe the pharynx structures of the respiratory system

A: The pharynx is part of the respiratory system and the digestive system. It is a portion of the…

Q: Describe the pathway carbon dioxide would take between the blood in the capillary and the alveoli.

A: INTRODUCTION The capillaries are small blood vessels found at the walls of alveoli.

Q: Describe the function of the cilia in the respiratory tubes.

A: The respiratory system involves various organs and allied parts that enable breathing. It involves…

Q: Describe how the respiratory areas maintain a normal breathing pattern.

A: The process of breathing refers to the movement of oxygen from the environment to the cells and the…

Q: Distinguish between external and internal respiration

A: Respiration is an important process that occurs in the organism. Breathing is a physical process…

Q: Explain why the respiratory system has alveoli.

A: The respiratory system of the body is responsible for the process of breathing, i.e., the exchange…

Q: Identify and explain the process of respiration

A: Respiration is a wide phenomenon that comprises breathing, transfer and interchange of gases between…

Q: State the reason why the alveolar membrane is well suited for diffusion of gases.

A: Alveoli are tiny balloon shaped structures and are the smallest passage in the respiratory system.…

Q: explain the mechanics of breathing

A: Breathing can be described as a process during which the air enters an animal's respiratory system…

Q: Explain what pleura of the lungs are and how they function.

A: The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The…