Identify the loction and structure of the cartilaginous and noncartilaginous airways.

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: Trace the flow of air from the nose through the larynx;b. describe the anatomy of these passages?

A: The human respiratory system is a network of organs and tissues that helps them to breathe which…

Q: Explain the functional relationship between the glottis and epiglottis during swallowing.

A: The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap that covers the opening of the glottis, the middle part of…

Q: Locate and identify the organs of the respiratory system

A: All that organs that helps in respiration, constitute called the respiratory system. Respiratory…

Q: Describe what structures are involved with gas exchange in the lungs? Describe how gas exchange…

A: The process of breathing and gas exchange in the lungs is a remarkable feat of nature, enabling our…

Q: . How would narrowing and swelling of the airways affect therespiratory volumes?

A: The oxygen is inhaled inside the body and supplied to each and every cell of the body so that it can…

Q: Differentiate between alveolar and systemic gas exchange.

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung alveoli. It…

Q: a. Describe the function of the external intercostalmuscles.b. Describe the mechanism of and the…

A: According to the question, we have to describe the function of external intercostal muscles, in…

Q: Describe the relationship of the visceral pleura, parietal pleura, pleural cavity, and serous fluid…

A: Introduction: Pulmonary pleurae comprise of parietal and visceral pleura. The former is linked with…

Q: Identify the structures of the upper respiratory system and provide theirfunction.

A: The respiratory system is the organ system of the body that is principally responsible for carrying…

Q: What happens to the intraalveolar pressure during inhalation and exhalation

A: The intra alveolar is a pressure of air happens within the alveoli that will change in different…

Q: Describe the functions of the thoracic diaphragm.

A: The diaphragm is responsible for separating the thoracic cavity comprising the heart and lungs from…

Q: Explain Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lungs?

A: Lungs are also known as pulmones and are present in pairs one on either side of the heart in the…

Q: Describe the structures and functions of the conducting and respiratory zones of the lungs.

A: The physical process that involves a gaseous exchange between the body and the atmosphere is known…

Q: Trace the path of air from the nasal cavities to the lungs.

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung. It involves two…

Q: Describe the neural circuitry for respiration from pontine nuclei, through medullary centers, to…

A: A neural circuit is a population of neurons interconnected by synapses to carry out a particular…

Q: List the two anatomical subdivisions of the respiratory system.

A: The respiratory system is the biological system consisting of a network of organs and tissues,…

Q: In both lungs, the surface that is the largest is the (a) costal, (b) mediastinal, (c) inferior…

A: The respiratory system of humans is a network of organs and tissues that work together to help the…

Q: Name and describe the locations of the largercartilages of the larynx.

A: The larynx is commonly known as the voice box. It is present at the top of the neck and is involved…

Q: Explain the mechanics of breathing. including inspiration and expiration and the use of intercostal…

A: In humans, the process of respiration (which is described as the mechanism of exchanging oxygen with…

Q: Name the two types of cells in the alveolar wall, and statetheir functions.

A: Introduction: The respiratory system is involved in the exchange of gases. The respiratory system…

Q: Describe the functional anatomy of alveoli, and the superficial anatomy of the lungs.

A: Lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system which is responsible for the process of…

Q: Describe the musculature of respiration, costovertebral articulations, and how they relate to the…

A: The thoracic cage or skeleton of the thorax is an osseocartilagenous cage that permits an increase…

Q: Distinguish between the conducting division and respiratory division.

A: The cells making up the human tissues and organs require sufficient amounts of oxygen to survive and…

Q: Identify the structures that conduct air to the lungs, and describe their functions.

A: The respiratory system has two main portions and the are- lungs and the Air passage area. First, the…