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

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: Explain the significance of cartilage and smooth muscle in the organisation of the wall of the…

A: Lung illnesses are disorders that cause the lungs to stop working properly. The lungs are a vital…

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: What is the concavity on the medial surface of left lung called?

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

Q: Define alveolar gland

A: The alveolar gland comprises a sac-like secretory portion. These glands have a lumen cavity. The…

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: List the functions of the Conducting Zone of the Airways?

A: Cell is the basic unit of life. Based on the number of cells an organism may be prokaryotic or…

Q: Explain why puncturing the pleural membrane (pneumothorax) causes the lung to collapse

A: Pleural membrane helps in the protection and lubrication of lungs.As lungs expands and contract…

Q: Define Alveolata

A: Protists are small unicellular eukaryotic organisms present in seas and oceans. There are various…

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: Define alveolar duct

A: The lungs are the paired organs responsible for inhaling oxygen (needed for cellular respiration)…

Q: Identify and discuss the blood supply to and from the lungs.

A: The blood supply to and from the lungs occurs by two types of blood vessels called the bronchial…

Q: Describe two ways in which atmospheric air can enter thepleural cavity.

A: Pleural cavity is the body cavity enclosed by the parietal pleura. It includes the lungs, the hilar…

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: 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: Describe the purpose of: (1) surfactant, (2) the ribs, (3) therespiratory membrane, (4) the…

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