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Respiratory System

The respiratory system includes the lungs and the airway. The questions in this category focus mainly on the anatomical and physiological processes associated with breathing.

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How does the thymus work with other systems to keep the body healthy?

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Differences between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?

Aerobic Respiration is a respiration of a bacteria with oxygen.

Glucose + Oxygen --> Energy + Water + Carbon Dioxide

Anaerobic Respiration is a respiration of a bacteria without the presence of oxygen.

Glucose -- > Energy + Carbon Dioxide

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vigneshsherlekar Aerobic Respiration is a respiration of a bacteria with oxygen.

Glucose + Oxygen --> Energy + Water + Carbon Dioxide

Anaerobic Respiration is a respiration of a bacteria without the presence of oxygen.

Glucose -- > Energy + Carbon Dioxide

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How do pressure changes within the chest cavity cause inspiration and expiration?

The diaphragm contracts, causing the lungs to expand. This creates a 'pressure difference' and air fills the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, it 'squeezes'[ the lungs, forcing the unabsorbed air (and waste gasses) back out again.

Which respiratory ailments can respiratory volume test be used to detect?

Emphysema is one respiratory disease that can be detected by a volume test. If the patient is unable to take large breaths, this may be a sign of lung diseases.

What is the surface area for the respiratory system?

The size of your respiratory system depends on how big you are. It gradually gets larger as you grow from an infant to an adult.

What scientist studies human body systems?

The scientists that study human body systems are called human anatomists and physiologists. These scientists can also be the doctors that care for you.

What are the disadvantages of anaerobic respiration?

It causes a lack of oxygen, produces an acid called lactic acid that is toxic & causes cramp and it produces very little energy compared to aerobic respiration.
decrease in energy production. aka slower metabolism

What is pulmonary infilterate?

it ia an abnormality on xray in the lungs,,usually pneumonia

How do the lungs take in the breathe out air?

you change the shape of your chest (intercostal muscles & diaphram)

which increases the volume of your chest cavity

the lung is sucked along with the chest wall (partial vacume in the plural space)

lowering the pressure within the air spaces of the lung.

Air flows from higher pressure to lower.

What are the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection?

In children under two, the virus causes a serious lower respiratory infection in the lungs. In older children and healthy adults, it causes a mild upper respiratory infection

What is the Arthropod Respiratory Structure?

  • Tracheal tubes are used by most terrestrial arthropods
  • Book lungs are used by spiders and others
  • Featherlike gills are used by most aquatic arthropods
  • Book gills are used by Horseshoe crabs

How does lung cancer affect the respiratory system?

Lung cancer affects the respiratory system by first making a tumor. (Obviously, we know this.) After the tumor, the cancer begins spreading. It makes a person have shallow breathing, along with the color or volume of your sputum (or more commonly known as phlegm). Your lungs will become a weird blackish color. It will also cause a person to have frequent pains in your chest, near the sternum, along with shoulder pain and back pain. You will also have harsh coughing fits. (I hope this is enough information! :D)

The efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs of vertebrates is greater because of what?

The efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs of vertebrates is greater because it increases the lungs' internal surface area.

Where does the upper airway or upper respiratory tract end?

some say the vocal cords (glottis) or others say a line of cartilage.

How does your fitness level affect your respiratory and circulatory system?

it depends on your daily meal..the food you eat,specially..and also the virus and bad influences of your daily routine...

What is the disease called when you exhale but your lungs doesn't contract?

This disease is called emphysema. This happens when you breath out and your lungs don't contract like they normally do.