Mechanism of Breathing
Mechanism of Breathing: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Spirometer, Respiratory Volumes and Capacities, Mechanism of Breathing and, Intercostal Muscles
Important Questions on Mechanism of Breathing
What is artificial ventilation?
The diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously during inspiration.
Explain the location of intercostal muscles in the body of a human.
Intercostal muscle is of _____ (two/three) types.
The movement of rib cage during respiration is mediated by intercostal muscles.
How much pulmonary air is expired normally (to the maximum level)?
The volume of air involved in breathing movements can be estimated by using a _____ which helps in clinical assessment of pulmonary functions.
The first step in _____ is breathing by which atmospheric air is taken in (inspiration) and the alveolar air is released out (expiration).
The movement of air into and out of the lungs is carried out by creating a _____ between the lungs and the atmosphere.
Write a short note on volume-related respiration.
Explain the mechanism of respiration and the importance of respiration in human.
Explain the mechanism of expiration.
Explain the mechanism of inspiration.
What is functional residual capacity?
What is inspiratory capacity?
The rate of breathing in an adult during resting condition is
What happens during expiration?
What happens during inspiration?
How much air can be inspired or expired during normal breathing? (500ml/1000ml/ 1500ml)
