Question

Define the following terms: (i) Asphyxia (ii) IRV (iii) Tidal Volume (iv) Hypoxia (v) ERV (vi) External Respiration. Differentiate between : () Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration. (ii) Respiration and Breathing. iii) Respiration in animals and plants. iv) External and Internal respiration What are the functions of pleural fluid and from sit secreted ? Explain the process of breathing in man.​

Answer 1

Answer:

i) Asphyxia - a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death

ii) IRV - inspiratory reserve volume.

iii) Tidal Volume - Tidal volume is the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle

iv) ERV - Estimated recovery value (ERV)

v) Hypoxia - deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.

vi) External Respiration- Exchanges Gases Between the Lungs and the Bloodstream