CLASS 6 BIOLOGY RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?

  • To produce carbon dioxide
  • To extract energy from food (correct)
  • To transport nutrients
  • To eliminate waste products

In respiration, what gas is used to break down food?

  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Oxygen (correct)

Which of the following is a waste product of respiration?

  • Glucose
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Amino acids

What is required for aerobic respiration to occur?

<p>Oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of respiration does NOT require oxygen?

<p>Anaerobic respiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the end products of aerobic respiration?

<p>Carbon dioxide, water, and energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

<p>Ethyl alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process releases a high amount of energy?

<p>Aerobic respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical process of taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide called?

<p>Breathing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does cellular respiration occur?

<p>Inside the cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of breathing?

<p>It is a physical process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between combustion and respiration?

<p>Combustion produces heat and light. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is the first part of the respiratory tract that air passes through?

<p>Nose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epiglottis?

<p>To prevent food from entering the trachea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage?

<p>Trachea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the exchange of gases take place in the lungs?

<p>Alveoli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is located beneath the lungs?

<p>Diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inhalation, what happens to the ribs?

<p>They move outward and upward. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During exhalation, what movement does the diaphragm make?

<p>Moves upward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a respiratory disease?

<p>Asthma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is energy production crucial for living organisms?

<p>To facilitate day-to-day activities and maintain bodily functions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During respiration, what happens to the energy stored in food?

<p>It is extracted through oxidation, with oxygen aiding the breakdown of food. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the trachea to be supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage?

<p>To prevent the trachea from collapsing in the absence of air. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the ciliated epithelium lining the trachea?

<p>To expel unwanted particles from the windpipe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of alveoli support their function in gas exchange?

<p>They have very thin walls and are supplied with blood capillaries to maximize gas exchange. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the air pressure inside the lungs to decrease during inhalation?

<p>The ribs moving outward and upward combined with the diaphragm moving downward, enlarging the chest cavity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the composition of expired air differ from that of inspired air?

<p>Expired air contains saturated water vapor, less oxygen, and more carbon dioxide. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the respiratory system protect the body from pathogens and irritants?

<p>By using hair and mucus in the nose to trap particles, and cilia to expel unwanted substances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the diaphragm in the mechanism of breathing?

<p>It contracts and relaxes to change the volume of the chest cavity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of air passage in the human respiratory system?

<p>Nose → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between breathing and cellular respiration?

<p>Breathing involves the exchange of gases; cellular respiration involves the breakdown of food molecules to release energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the process of combustion differ from respiration?

<p>Combustion produces heat and light, while respiration does not produce heat or light. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does anaerobic respiration differ from aerobic respiration in terms of energy production?

<p>Anaerobic respiration produces less energy than aerobic respiration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

<p>To close the glottis and prevent food from entering the windpipe. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of respiration, what is the significance of the pharynx?

<p>It serves as a common passage for both food and air. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do respiratory diseases like asthma primarily affect the respiratory system?

<p>By obstructing the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important that the lungs are covered by a double-layered membrane?

<p>To protect the lungs and act as a shock absorber. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does haemoglobin play in respiration?

<p>It carries oxygen in the blood and transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the larynx?

<p>It contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the body compensate for the reduced oxygen availability at high altitudes?

<p>By increasing the production of red blood cells to enhance oxygen transport. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All living organisms need energy to carry out daily activities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Respiration involves the production of oxygen and the consumption of carbon dioxide.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anaerobic respiration produces a high amount of energy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breathing is a chemical process that occurs inside cells.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cellular respiration involves the exchange of gases with the environment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Combustion is a slow, stepwise process that occurs in living organisms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pharynx is a passage that is only used for air.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trachea is supported by D-shaped rings of cartilage.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bronchioles are larger branches that divide from the bronchi.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The right lung has two lobes, while the left lung has three lobes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alveoli are air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of gases takes place.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During exhalation, the ribs move outward and the diaphragm moves downward.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The percentage of oxygen is higher in expired air than in inspired air.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During respiration, energy is absorbed as food materials are broken down.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aerobic respiration completely breaks down sugar into ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy.

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Breathing, also known as external respiration, is a chemical process that occurs within cells.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Combustion is a slow, stepwise process that occurs in living organisms at room temperature.

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The pharynx is a passage exclusively for air, directing it from the nose to the trachea.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The larynx, containing the epiglottis, is primarily responsible for filtering dust particles from inhaled air.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The amount of carbon dioxide in inspired air is significantly greater than in expired air.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inhalation, the ribs move downwards and inwards, decreasing the size of the chest cavity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alveoli lack blood capillaries, meaning gas exchange occurs in the bronchioles.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tidal volume in an adult human is approximately 5000 ml, representing the maximum air the lungs can hold.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In anaerobic respiration, more energy is released compared to aerobic respiration.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The diaphragm contracts and moves upward during inhalation, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection and is effectively prevented by the BCG vaccine.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The right lung has two lobes, while the left lung has three.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During combustion, energy is produced primarily in the form of kinetic energy.

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During oxidation, ______ helps in the breakdown of food, liberating energy and carbon dioxide.

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

When oxygen is required for respiration, it is known as ______ respiration.

<p>aerobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory process occurring in the absence of oxygen is called ______ respiration.

<p>anaerobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inhaled air has more ______ and exhaled air has more carbon dioxide.

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] respiration is a chemical process in which food molecules are broken down into simpler molecules within cells and energy is produced.

<p>cellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

During respiration, ______ is produced

<p>energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

During respiration, carbon dioxide is ______ out.

<p>given</p> Signup and view all the answers

The opening of trachea is called ______ which is guarded by a thin flap called epiglottis.

<p>glottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trachea is supported by C-shaped rings of ______.

<p>cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each bronchus enters the lung and redivides into smaller branches called ______.

<p>bronchioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lungs rest on a dome-shaped muscle called ______.

<p>diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inhalation, the ______ moves downward.

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During exhalation, the ribs move ______ and inwards.

<p>downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is a type of allergy to dust, pollens and other allergens.

<p>asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

The red blood cells contain a pigment called ______.

<p>hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the process of respiration, food is ______, energy is produced, and oxygen is used up while carbon dioxide is released.

<p>used up</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of oxygen, some organisms like yeast undergo ______ respiration, producing ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, and a smaller amount of energy.

<p>anaerobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

While breathing is a physical process involving the exchange of gases, ______ respiration is a chemical process where food molecules are broken down within cells to produce energy.

<p>cellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unlike combustion, which occurs rapidly at high temperatures and produces heat and light, respiration is a slow, stepwise process that occurs at normal room temperature and is catalyzed by ______.

<p>enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is also known as the voice box because it contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound when air passes over them.

<p>larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trachea is prevented from collapsing due to the presence of ______-shaped rings of cartilage that provide structural support.

<p>c</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within the lungs, the ______ divide and redivide into finer tubes called bronchioles, which eventually lead to air sacs called alveoli.

<p>bronchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the ______, which are thin-walled air sacs surrounded by blood capillaries.

<p>alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inhalation, the diaphragm moves ______ and the ribs move outward and upward, increasing the size of the chest cavity and drawing air into the lungs.

<p>downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compared to inspired air, expired air contains a higher percentage of ______ and a lower percentage of oxygen.

<p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank], a respiratory disease, is a type of allergy that affects the airways, causing wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness.

<p>asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pneumonia is characterized by an infection of the lungs, leading to symptoms such as fever, chills, and lungs filled with ______.

<p>fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that spreads through the inhalation of tiny ______ released by an infected person during coughing or sneezing.

<p>droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Respiration is a ______ process in which organic substances are broken down into simpler products, releasing energy.

<p>catabolic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The red blood cells contain ______, a pigment that carries oxygen as oxyhaemoglobin throughout the body.

<p>hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main waste product produced during respiration?

<p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of respiration that requires oxygen.

<p>Aerobic respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is breathing considered a physical or chemical process?

<p>Physical process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is cellular respiration a physical or chemical process?

<p>Chemical process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one part of the human respiratory system.

<p>Nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the voice box also known as?

<p>Larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the trachea divide into?

<p>Bronchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the small air sacs in the lungs called?

<p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one thing that happens during inhalation.

<p>The ribs move outward and upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a respiratory disease.

<p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What flap prevents food from entering the windpipe?

<p>Epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dome-shaped muscle below the lungs called?

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What is the name of the infection of the main airways of the lungs?

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How does the presence of C-shaped cartilage rings in the trachea contribute to the respiratory process?

<p>They prevent the trachea from collapsing, ensuring an open airway for continuous airflow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the structure of alveoli facilitates efficient gas exchange in the lungs.

<p>Alveoli have thin walls and are surrounded by blood capillaries, which maximizes the surface area for efficient diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of the diaphragm during inhalation and exhalation.

<p>During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, increasing the chest cavity volume. During exhalation, it relaxes and moves upward, decreasing the chest cavity volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the composition of inhaled air differ from that of exhaled air, particularly in terms of oxygen and carbon dioxide content?

<p>Inhaled air contains a higher percentage of oxygen, while exhaled air contains a higher percentage of carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why diseases affecting the respiratory system can have widespread effects on the body.

<p>The respiratory system is responsible for providing oxygen necessary for cellular functions. When impaired, it can result in energy and organ system deficits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contrast breathing and cellular respiration, focusing on where each process occurs and their respective functions.

<p>Breathing is a physical process occurring outside of cells involving gas exchange. Cellular respiration is a biochemical process within cells, oxidizing food molecules to carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of oxygen requirement, end products, and energy yield.

<p>Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, produces carbon dioxide, water, and a high amount of energy. Anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen, produces ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide, and yields less energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of mucus and cilia in the nasal passage and trachea in protecting the respiratory system?

<p>Mucus traps dust and other particles, while cilia sweep the mucus and trapped particles away from the lungs, keeping the airways clean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the function of the epiglottis and why it is important for preventing choking.

<p>The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea by covering the glottis(trachea opening) during swallowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the differences in the structure of the left and right lungs relate to the position of the heart?

<p>The left lung is generally smaller and has two lobes to accommodate the heart, which is positioned slightly to the left side of the chest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous to human health with respect to respiration.

<p>Carbon monoxide binds more strongly to haemoglobin than oxygen, reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity and causing oxygen deprivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how the human body responds to high altitude conditions, focusing on changes in the respiratory system.

<p>The body increases respiration rate and depth to take in more oxygen. Over time, it also increases red blood cell production to improve oxygen carrying capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pleura and pleural fluid in the respiratory system?

<p>The pleura is a double-layered membrane covering the lungs and provides lubrication to reduce friction during breathing, and ensures the lungs slide smoothly against the chest wall during respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how asthma affects the respiratory system, and describe its major symptoms.

<p>Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty in breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contrast the speed and temperature conditions of combustion and respiration. Why are they different?

<p>Combustion is a fast process at high temperatures, while respiration is a slow process at normal/body temperature because respiration relies on enzymatic reactions to gradually release energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cellular respiration is described as a 'chemical process.' Elaborate on why this description is accurate, detailing the specific molecular events that justify this classification.

<p>Cellular respiration is a chemical process because it involves breaking and forming chemical bonds. Food molecules are oxidized to carbon dioxide and water through a series of enzyme-catalyzed chemical reactions, releasing energy in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between the roles of bronchi and bronchioles in the respiratory system. How do their structural differences contribute to their specific functions?

<p>Bronchi are the two main branches from the trachea that enter the lungs, providing a primary airway passage, and the bronchioles are smaller branches within the lungs that further distribute air to the alveoli. Bronchioles have thinner walls and lack cartilage support, allowing for more efficient gas exchange regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the structure of alveoli is specifically adapted to facilitate efficient gas exchange. Include details about their surface area, wall thickness, and relationship to capillaries.

<p>Alveoli have thin walls which are one-cell thick, providing a short diffusion distance. They are surrounded by a dense network of capillaries, ensuring close proximity of blood and air. Their large number creates a vast surface area for gas exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the critical distinction between 'breathing' and 'cellular respiration'?

<p>Breathing is the physical process of exchanging gases with the environment (inhalation and exhalation), while cellular respiration is the biochemical process within cells where food molecules are broken down to produce energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Analyze the consequences if the epiglottis fails to function correctly. What specific physiological events would be affected, and what potential health risks arise from this malfunction?

<p>If the epiglottis malfunctions, it may not properly close the glottis during swallowing, leading to food or liquids entering the trachea. This can cause choking, coughing, or aspiration, which can lead to pneumonia or other respiratory infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of the diaphragm in breathing. How do changes in its shape and position contribute to inhalation and exhalation, and how does this affect the pressure within the thoracic cavity?

<p>During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and decreasing the air pressure, causing air to rush into the lungs. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, decreasing the volume and increasing the pressure, forcing air out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of their efficiency and the types of organisms that typically utilize each process. What are the key differences in their metabolic pathways and end products?

<p>Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, completely breaks down food molecules releasing a high amount of energy, and produces carbon dioxide and water. Anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen, incompletely breaks down food releasing less energy, and produces ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide. Aerobic respiration is used by most plants and animals while anaerobic respiration is used by yeast and some bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the function of C-shaped cartilage rings in the trachea. How does this unique structural adaptation prevent the trachea from collapsing, and what are the potential consequences if these rings were absent or damaged?

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Explain the mechanisms by which the nose filters, warms, and moistens inhaled air. What specific structures within the nasal passages contribute to each of these functions, and why are these processes essential for respiratory health?

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In the context of respiratory diseases, differentiate between asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia in terms of their primary causes, symptoms, and long-term effects on lung function. How do these conditions impact the process of respiration at a cellular level?

<p>Asthma is caused by allergies and leads to wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Bronchitis is caused by infection and leads to coughing and phlegm. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, leading to fever, chills, fluid-filled lungs, and coughing. All three impact cellular respiration by reducing the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs, leading to decreased oxygen supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Respiration

The process where organisms use oxygen to break down food, releasing energy and carbon dioxide.

Aerobic Respiration

Respiration that requires oxygen to break down food molecules completely into carbon dioxide, water, and a high amount of energy.

Anaerobic Respiration

Respiration that occurs without oxygen, partially breaking down food into ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, and a small amount of energy.

Breathing

The physical process of taking in oxygen (inhalation) and releasing carbon dioxide (exhalation).

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Cellular Respiration

The chemical process inside cells where food molecules are broken down to release energy.

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Larynx (Voice Box)

An upper part of the trachea containing vocal cords, used to produce sound.

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Trachea (Windpipe)

A tube supported by C-shaped cartilage rings that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi.

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Bronchioles

Smaller branches of the bronchi that extend into the lungs.

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Alveoli

Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs with blood capillaries.

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Diaphragm

The dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that aids in breathing.

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Inhalation

The process of breathing in, where the ribs move outward and upward, and the diaphragm moves downward, decreasing air pressure and causing air to rush into the lungs.

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Exhalation

The process of breathing out, where the ribs move downwards and inwards, and the diaphragm moves upward, increasing air pressure and causing air to rush out of the lungs.

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Respiratory Diseases

Diseases that affect the normal process of respiration, including the nasal passage, bronchi, and lungs.

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Asthma

A respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation, causing wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathing difficulty.

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Bronchitis

An infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi).

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Pneumonia

An infection of the lungs.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

A bacterial infection spread through tiny droplets and can cause weight loss, chest pain and fever.

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Pleura

A double-layered membrane covering the lungs.

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Hemoglobin

A pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen as oxyhaemoglobin.

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Tidal volume

The volume of air moving in or out during a single breath.

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Respiration Definition

The oxidation of digested food to release energy, using oxygen and producing carbon dioxide and other waste products.

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What is Respiration?

A process that occurs in living organisms where energy is produced.

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Breathing (External Respiration)

The physical intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide.

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Nose's Role in Respiration

The nasal structures that filter air.

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Pharynx

Common passage for both food and air.

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Epiglottis

A flap that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

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Bronchi

Two main branches of the trachea.

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Inhalation Mechanism

The process of air rushing into the lungs due to increased chest cavity size.

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Exhalation Mechanism

The process of air rushing out of the lungs due to decreased chest cavity size.

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Combustion

A fast process that occurs in non-living things, producing energy in the form of heat and light.

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Trachea

The main tube that carries air from the larynx toward the lungs.

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Tuberculosis

An infection in the lungs, typically bacterial, that can be prevented with a vaccine.

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Nose in Respiration

Warms and moistens incoming air, traps dust particles.

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Food and Energy

Organisms consume food to extract and store its nutrients' chemical energy.

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Digestion and Respiration

Process when digested food and oxygen react to produce energy and waste products like carbon dioxide.

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External Respiration

Physical process of of gas exchange between an organism and its environment.

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Pharynx Function

It serves as the passage for food and air.

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C-shaped cartilage rings

They prevent the trachea from collapsing in the absence of air.

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Ciliated epithelium

The cilia helps to expel the unwanted particles from the windpipe.

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Alveoli Function

They are supplied with blood capillaries and allow the exchange of gases.

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Asthma Symptoms

Airway inflammation leads to wheezing, chest tightness and breathing difficulty.

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Tidal Volume Definition

It is the volume of air that moves in or out in a single breathe. It is about 500 ml in an adult human.

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Respiration Summary

The breakdown of organic substances into simpler products with energy release.

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Role of Haemoglobin

Red blood cells contain this pigment, which carries oxygen as oxyhaemoglobin.

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Pleural Fluid Function

It acts as a shock absorber and protects the lungs.

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Function of the Epiglottis

Helps prevent the food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

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Energy Production

The oxidation of food materials in the body to extract energy, using oxygen and producing waste products like carbon dioxide.

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Breathing or External respiration

It is a physical process in which an organism takes in (inhales) oxygen and gives out (exhales) carbon dioxide. This process involves the exchange of gases with the environment only.

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Cellular respiration or internal respiration

It is a chemical process in which food molecules are broken down into simpler molecules within cells and energy is produced. A number of chemical reactions catalysed by enzymes occur during this process.

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Inspired Air

The amount of oxygen is higher, while carbon dioxide is lower.

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Expired air

Contains less oxygen and more carbon dioxide and is fully saturated with water vapor.

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Aerobic Respiration Equation

A process that uses oxygen to break down food, releasing energy, water, and carbon dioxide.

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Anaerobic Respiration Equation

A process that breaks down food without oxygen, producing less energy along with ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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Function of Alveoli

These air sacs have thin walls and are the site of gas exchange.

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Study Notes

  • Living organisms require energy for daily activities, obtained from food.
  • Food stores chemical energy in nutrients, extracted through oxidation.
  • Oxidation involves oxygen breaking down food, releasing energy and carbon dioxide, a waste product.
  • Respiration: Digested food + Oxygen → Energy + Waste products

Characteristics of Respiration

  • Food is consumed.
  • Energy is produced.
  • Oxygen is used, and carbon dioxide is released.
  • All three events occur in living cells.

Types of Respiration

  • Respiration is categorized based on oxygen use: aerobic and anaerobic.

Aerobic Respiration

  • Requires oxygen.
  • Food + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + High amount of energy

Anaerobic Respiration

  • Does not require oxygen; occurs in organisms like yeast and some bacteria.
  • Food → Ethyl alcohol + Carbon dioxide + Less energy

Differences Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

  • Aerobic: Occurs with oxygen; anaerobic: occurs without oxygen.
  • Aerobic: Food completely broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and energy; anaerobic: food partially broken down into ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy.
  • Aerobic: High energy release; anaerobic: less energy release.

Process of Respiration

  • In humans, it includes breathing (external respiration) and cellular respiration (internal respiration).

Breathing (External Respiration)

  • Physical process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
  • Involves gas exchange with the environment.
  • Inhaled air has more oxygen; exhaled air has more carbon dioxide.

Cellular Respiration (Internal Respiration)

  • Chemical process where food molecules are broken down in cells, producing energy.
  • Involves enzyme-catalyzed chemical reactions.

Differences Between Breathing and Cellular Respiration

  • Breathing: Physical gas exchange process; cellular respiration: biochemical process oxidizing food to carbon dioxide and water.
  • Breathing: Occurs outside cells; cellular respiration: occurs inside cells.
  • Breathing: Enzymes not involved; cellular respiration: enzymes are involved.
  • Breathing: Energy not released; cellular respiration: energy is released gradually.

Combustion and Respiration

  • Combustion uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide with energy as heat and light.

Differences Between Combustion and Respiration

  • Combustion: Fast process in non-living things; respiration: slow process in living organisms.
  • Combustion: Occurs at high temperature; respiration: occurs at normal temperature.
  • Combustion: Energy is released as heat and light; respiration: no heat or light is produced.
  • Combustion: One-step conversion without enzymes; respiration: stepwise release catalyzed by enzymes.

Respiratory System in Humans

  • Includes: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, lungs.

Nose

  • Air enters through the nose, where hair and mucus trap dust particles.
  • Warms and moistens incoming air.

Pharynx

  • Common passage for food and air behind the mouth.
  • Food enters the esophagus, and air enters the trachea.

Larynx

  • Voice box containing vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound.
  • Larynx is the upper part of the trachea

Trachea (Windpipe)

  • Extends from the larynx; opening called glottis, guarded by epiglottis.
  • Epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
  • C-shaped cartilage rings support the trachea, preventing collapse.
  • Inner lining has ciliated epithelium to expel unwanted particles.

Bronchi and Bronchioles

  • Trachea divides into two bronchi in the chest region.
  • Each bronchus enters a lung and subdivides into smaller bronchioles.

Lungs

  • Pair of spongy, elastic organs; left lung has two lobes, right lung has three.
  • Bronchioles end in air sacs called alveoli.
  • Alveoli: thin-walled sacs with blood capillaries for gas exchange.
  • Lungs rest on the diaphragm, separating the chest and abdominal cavities.

Mechanism of Breathing

  • Involves inhalation and exhalation.

Inhalation

  • Ribs move outward and upward.
  • Diaphragm moves downward.
  • Chest cavity enlarges, reducing air pressure in the lungs.
  • Air rushes into the lungs, inflating them.

Exhalation

  • Ribs move downwards and inwards.
  • Diaphragm moves upward.
  • Chest cavity size reduces, increasing air pressure in the lungs.
  • Air rushes out of the lungs.

Air Path in Human Body

  • Nose → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli

Composition of Inspired and Expired Air

  • Inspired air: 21% oxygen, 0.03% carbon dioxide, 78.0% nitrogen, variable water vapor.
  • Expired air: 16.4% oxygen, 4.0% carbon dioxide, 78.0% nitrogen, saturated water vapor.

Respiratory Diseases

  • Affect air passages, including the nasal passage, bronchi, and lungs.
  • Range from acute infections (pneumonia, bronchitis) to chronic infections (asthma, tuberculosis).

Asthma

  • Allergy to dust, pollen, and other allergens.
  • Causes wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathing difficulties.

Bronchitis

  • Infection of the main airways (bronchi).
  • Main symptom: coughing up yellow-grey phlegm.
  • Preventable by avoiding smoke and pollutants.

Pneumonia

  • Lung infection signs are fever, chills, fluid-filled lungs, and severe cough.

Tuberculosis (TB)

  • Bacterial infection spread by inhaling droplets from infected individuals.
  • Symptoms are weight loss, chest pain, persistent cough, and fever.
  • Preventable by vaccination (BCG vaccine).

Key Ideas

  • Respiration is a catabolic process breaking down organic substances into simpler products, releasing energy.
  • Most organisms require oxygen and release carbon dioxide during respiration.

SCIS-BITS

  • Lungs are covered by a double-layered membrane called pleura.
  • Pleural space is filled with fluid to act as a shock absorber and protect the lungs.
  • Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen as oxyhemoglobin.
  • Blood collects carbon dioxide from tissues, forming carbaminohemoglobin, and transports it to the lungs.
  • Tidal volume is the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a single breath, about 500 ml in an adult human.

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