Mechanism of Respiration
Mechanism of Respiration: Overview
This topic explains the steps of glycolysis. It talks about fermentation, which is the incomplete oxidation of glucose. It briefs on lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation. It also mentions the events taking place in aerobic respiration.
Important Questions on Mechanism of Respiration
What is carbon dioxide? List two different ways in which the transport of carbon dioxide takes place in the blood.

What is the role of haemoglobin in exchange of gases?

Ribs and diaphragm are moved upwards in inspiration.

Compare inspiration and expiration.

Breathing is a regular, rhythmic process in which:

Which factors influence the regulation of breathing?

Explain breathing regulation in humans?

How does carbon dioxide is transported in the blood?

What is the structural and functional unit of the lung?

With the help of a neat flow chart explain what happens to air after it enters the nostrils.

Explain the mechanism of transportation of gases in the respiratory system.

Explain the mechanism of respiration in human beings

Compare the affinity of RBC towards oxygen and carbon monoxide.

Explain the mechanism of breathing in human beings.

Explain the term breathing rate.

Exercising, Dust free environment and taking vitamin D helps to take care of our lungs.

_____ occurs when the contraction or relaxation of muscles around the lungs that changes the total volume of air within the air passages (bronchi, bronchioles) inside the lungs.

Total lung capacity refers to the total amount of air in the lungs after taking the deepest breathe.
