Tag: respiratory cycle

Inhalation involves a contraction of the muscles, an increase in the size or volume of thoracic cavity, an expansion of the lungs with a drop of pressure inside them and entrance of atmospheric air into lungs through the air passages. Thus during inspiration the lungs act as suction pump. Inhalation is followed by exhalation, which is effected by the contraction of the lungs.

The diaphragm, located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically and continuously, and most of the time, involuntarily. Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. This contraction creates a vacuum, which pulls air into the lungs. Upon exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and returns to its dome like shape, and air is forced out of the lungs. Thus, option B is correct. 

External respiration occurs in the lungs where oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses into the alveolar air. Internal respiration occurs in the metabolizing tissues, where oxygen diffuses out of the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the cells. Inspiration and expirations are breath in and breath out processes. 

Inhaled air contains more oxygen used to create energy and less CO$ _2$. It contains 21% O$ _2$, 0.04% CO$ _2$ and 79% Nitrogen. Exhaled air contains 16% O$ _2$, 4% CO$ _2$ and 79% Nitrogen. Thus, option C is correct. 

Inhaled air contains more oxygen used to create energy and less CO$ _2$. It contains 21% O$ _2$, 0.04% CO$ _2$ and 79% Nitrogen. Thus, option A is correct. 

The diaphragm, located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically and continuously, and most of the time, involuntarily. Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. This contraction creates a vacuum, which pulls air into the lungs. Upon exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and returns to its dome like shape, and air is forced out of the lungs. Diaphragm contracts, moves down and flattens during inhalation and diaphragm relaxes and curves upwards during exhalation. So, when diaphragm of man is completely dome shaped, it shows that beginning of expiration and end of inspiration. Thus, option B is correct. 

Inhalation (also known as inspiration) is the flow of air into an organism. It is a vital process for all human life. In humans it is the movement of air from the external environment, through the airways, and into the alveoli. Inhalation begins with the contraction of the muscles attached to the rib cage. This causes an expansion in the chest cavity. Then takes place the onset of contraction of the diaphragm, which results in expansion of the intrapleural space and an increase in negative pressure according to Boyle's Law. This negative pressure generates airflow because of the pressure difference between the atmosphere and alveolus. Air enters, inflating the lung through either the nose or the mouth into the pharynx (throat) and trachea before entering the alveoli. 

External respiration also known as breathing refers to a process of inhaling oxygen from the air into the lungs and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs to the air. Exchange of gases both in and out of the blood occurs simultaneously. External respiration is a physical process during which oxygen is taken up by capillaries of lung alveoli and carbon dioxide is released from blood. Internal respiration or tissue respiration/cellular respiration refers to a metabolic process in which oxygen is released to tissues or living cells and carbon dioxide is absorbed by the blood. Once inside the cell the oxygen is used for producing energy in the form of ATP or adenosine triphosphate. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Chloride shift is a process which occurs in a cardiovascular system and refers to the exchange of bicarbonate (HCO$ _{3-}$) and chloride (Cl-) across the membrane of the red blood cells (RBCs).
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.