What is a bronchopulmonary segment?

Q: What do the alveolar walls consist of?

A: The respiratory bronchioles open into alveolar ducts which terminate into an extended passage known…

Q: What is the diaphragm?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  It is the process in which the air is taken in and exhaled out. The…

Q: What type of epithelium does the alveoli have?

A: The term 'Epithelium' was given by dutch anatomist Ruysch in the year 1638 -1731. Epithelial tissues…

Q: Which is the lowest part of the pleural cavity, where pleural effusion first accumulates?

A: The fluid-filled region or space that encircles the lungs is called the pleural cavity. It is…

Q: how are the alveoli designed to maxmise the exchange of gases?

A: The human respiratory tract is made up of nostril, larynx, nasal chamber, pharynx, trachea,…

Q: What does the epiglottis do?

A: Digestion is a process of breaking down complex food substances into simpler forms to enable better…

Q: What structures develop from the laryngotracheal bud?

A: Breathing is described as the movement of air between the atmosphere and the lung. It involves two…

Q: What does pulmonary refer to?

A: it's derived from the Latin form Pulmo, which implies lung.

Q: What is the function of alveolar glands?

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: What is the surface area of the alveoli?

A: The Respiratory System of the human body mainly transports air in and out of the lungs. It also…

Q: What is Laryngeal Musculature?

A: The larynx ordinarily called the voice box is an organ in the highest point of the neck associated…

Q: The visceral pleura is superficial or deep to the pariteal pleura?

A: Each lung is covered with two layers of serous membranes called Pleurae ( singular: pleura). These…

Q: How long for lung tissue and function to recover?

A: lungs are the respiratory organs and are susceptible to infections because it is connected to the…

Q: What are the functions of the Diaphragm?

A: Diaphragm is a dome shaped  skeletal muscle which is located just below the lungs and heart. It…

Q: How are the alveoli designed to maximize the exchange of gases?

A: The lungs are part of the respiratory system, which helps to provide supply of oxygen to the…

Q: What are Alveolar glands?

A: The trachea (windpipe) is a respiratory organ, starts just after the larynx and runs down behind the…

Q: What does the alveoli provide?

A: Respiration is a catabolic process through which respiratory substrates such as carbohydrates, fats,…

Q: What is the purpose of the auditory tubes opening into the nasopharynx?

A: The nervous system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of nerves which carry…

Q: What does the walls of alveoli contains?

A: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest, which remove carbon dioxide from…

Q: What is the function of the lungs?

A: Introduction  As we know Humans are multicellular organisms and their body is composed of billions…

Q: How is the respiratory system formed? Explain

A: The respiratory system is the system of the body that is responsible for the exchange of gases. The…

Q: What is the alveolocapillary membrane? How does it function in ventilation and perfusion?

A: Perfusion (Q) is essentially the flow of blood to the alveolar capillaries, whereas ventilation (V)…

Q: What is the function epiglottis?

A: Epiglottis  Epiglottis is made up of small cartilage that act like a lid and cover the windpipe.

Q: Why are the alveolar walls so thin?

A: The respiratory system is the network of tissues and organs that assist to breathe. The lungs are a…

Q: what structure prevents food from entering the windpipe?

A: The trachea is often called the windpipe. It's a key part of our respiratory system. When we breathe…

Q: What is ventilation– perfusion scan?

A: Biology terms are fundamental concepts and terms used in biology, which is the study of life and…

Q: what is bronchitis?

A: Bronchitis occurs when the airways of the lungs swell and produce mucus. Bronchitis refers to the…

Q: How does the larynx assist in increasing abdominal pressure?

A: The larynx, which runs from the base of the tongue to the trachea, is positioned in the front region…

Q: What is the alveolar-capillary membrane composed of?

A: The alveolar-capillary membrane is a thin tissue through which exchange of gases takes place between…

Q: What are the dorsal respiratory groups?

A: There are three major groups in the respiratory center: two in the medulla and one in the pons. The…

Q: What are compound Alveolar glands?

A: Compound alveolar glands are also known as acinar gland/acinous gland/saccular gland. These glands…

Q: Which vessels is where gas exchange occurs

A: Air enters into the body through the nose or mouth. It moves to the pharynx and then passes into the…

Q: Where are the compound alveolar glands located?

A: Compound alveolar glands fall under the category of exocrine glands, where the final secretory…