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What is external respiration?

Important Questions on Breathing and Exchange of Gases

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Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.

(a) Contraction of diaphragm
(b) Contraction of external intercostal muscles
(c) Pulmonary volume decreases
(d) Intrapulmonary pressure increases

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What is meant by cellular respiration? Write what happens in cells in the presence or in the absence of oxygen.
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How energy is formed from oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins? Correct the diagram given below.

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Give scientific reasons.

Oxygen is necessary for complete oxidation of glucose.

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Given below are four matchings of an animal and its kind of respiratory organ

(i). Silverfish — Tracheal tubes

(ii). Scorpion — Book lung

(iii). Sea squirt — Pharyngeal gills

(iv). Dolphin — Skin

The correct matchings are
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What is the significance of the step-wise release of energy in respiration?