a)State the characteristics of respiratory surfaces. [4 m] b) Describe the mechanism of inhalation and exhalation in mammals
a)State the characteristics of respiratory surfaces. [4 m]
Breathing in
Breathing out
(8 marks)
Maximum 20 Marks)
- Highly vascularised / Network of blood capillaries
- Large surface area (for gaseous exchange)
- Thin membranes / epithelium / one cell thick wall;
- Moist lining
Breathing in
- External intercostal muscles contract,
- intercostal muscles relax; lifting /
- The rib cage rises upwards and outwards,
- Muscles of diaphragm contract; hence if flattens;
- The volume of the thoracic cavity increases,
- The air pressure in the thoracic cavity decreases,
- Higher air pressure in the atmosphere forces air into the lungs (through the nose)
Breathing out
- External intercostal muscles relax;
- Internal intercostal muscles contract;
- Moving the rib cage downwards and inwards,
- The muscles of diaphragm relax, hence the diaphragm assumes dome shape;
- The thoracic cavity decreases;
- While pressure increases;
- Higher pressure forces air out of the lungs (through the nose)
(8 marks)
Maximum 20 Marks)
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