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Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Biology

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1

Introduction to Breathing and Respiration

  • Breathing is the process of exchange of O₂ from atmosphere with CO₂ produced by cells
  • O₂ is required for breaking down glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to derive energy
  • CO₂ is harmful waste product released during catabolic reactions
2

Human Respiratory System - Structure

  • External nostrils → Nasal chamber → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli
  • Larynx is cartilaginous sound box with epiglottis covering glottis during swallowing
  • Trachea divides at 5th thoracic vertebra into right and left primary bronchi
3

Mechanism of Breathing

  • Thoracic chamber is air-tight, formed by vertebral column, sternum, ribs, and diaphragm
  • Breathing involves inspiration (taking air in) and expiration (releasing air out)
  • Air movement depends on pressure gradient between lungs and atmosphere
4

Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

  • Measured using spirometer for clinical assessment of pulmonary functions
  • Four basic volumes: TV, IRV, ERV, RV
  • Four capacities derived by adding volumes: IC, EC, FRC, VC, TLC

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The physical process of takingComprises conducting part (nostrils to terminalO2 and CO2 exchange occurs by97% of O2 is carried by70% as bicarbonate (HCO3

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