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Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchus Bronchioles Alveoli
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Does the rib expand during inhalation or exhalation?
The ribs expand during inhalation. This creates negative pressure on the lungs and draws air into them. During exhalation the rib cage gets smaller, compressing the lungs, in a sense, and forcing air out.
What is the main functions for the lungs?
Lungs assist the intake and exhalation of air.
What happen during exhalation?
The act of exhalation itself is caused by the diaphragm relaxing and pushing upward on the lungs, forcing air out of them. This air is loaded with carbon dioxide, a dangerous waste product, so that is eliminated.
What is the movement of air in and out of lungs called?
Inhalation and exhalation
What movement of air in and out of the lungs is called?
Inhalation and exhalation
What happens when the diaphragm and the rib cage muscles relax?
The diaphragm relaxes during EXHALATION. Your diaphragm flattens when you inhale, creating more space for the lungs to take in more air.
What is the movement of air on and out the lungs?
The movement of air on and out the lungs is called respiration. The movement of air into the lungs is called inhalation (inspiration). The movement of air out of the lungs is called exhalation (expiration).
Breathing mechanism in birds?
Inhaled air passes through the primary bronchus, and most enters the posterior air sacs as well as the lungs. During this passage, air that was in the posterior air sacs moves through the lungs air capillaries so that exchange takes place. During exhalation, the air in the posterior air sacs passes through the lung en route to the external environment. Again exchange goes on during exhalation.
What is the air left in your lungs after you exhale called?
The air left in your lungs after exhaling is called "Expiratory Reserve".
What happens during the exhalation of breathing?
Exhaling is expelling used air from the lungs. During exhalation,the diaphragm moves upward while the rib cage moves downward so it goes back to its dome-shaped position
Why is air forced out during exhalation?
pressure in the lungs forces air to leave the site of gaseous exchange and the diaphragm pushes up forcing the person to exhale.
Air is expelled from the alveoli during exhalation due to the effects of?
Air is expelled from the alveoli, as well as the lungs in general, during exhalation when the diaphragm relaxes and rises up. This creates pressure on the thoracic cavity, and since there is more air pressure inside than outside, the air is exhaled to relieve the pressure.
