Mechanism and Regulation of Breathing

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Mechanism and Regulation of Breathing: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Mechanism of Breathing, Phrenic Muscles, External Intercostal Muscles, Internal Intercostal Muscles, External Respiration, Regulation of Breathing in Humans, and Internal Respiration.

Important Questions on Mechanism and Regulation of Breathing

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Define differences between internal and external respiration?

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What regulates the breathing process in humans?

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How do you regulate shortness of breath?

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What are the respiratory centers?

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How is breathing controlled?

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What is the meaning of regulation of breathing?

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Phrenic muscles contract to increase the volume of the thoracic chamber resulting in inspiration.

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Phrenic muscles are present in the _____ (diaphragm/sternum) helps to maintain the volume of thoracic chamber.

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Which one of the following is called inspiratory muscle in mammals?

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During inspiration, the diaphragm

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During expiration the diaphragm becomes

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Which structures are responsible for the breathing process?

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Explain the mechanism of respiration and the importance of respiration in human.

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Explain the mechanism of expiration.

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Explain the mechanism of inspiration.

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What is external respiration?

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The rate of breathing in an adult during resting condition is 

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What happens during expiration?