ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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It contracts and relaxes during respiration to change the volume of the chest cavity
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It serves as the passage of air into the lungs
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It carries blood throughout the body
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It is the site of gas exchange
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Detailed explanation-1: -The diaphragm is a thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale. This creates a vacuum effect that pulls air into the lungs. When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and the air is pushed out of lungs.
Detailed explanation-2: -What does the diaphragm do? The diaphragm plays a critical role in the respiratory system. When you breathe in, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and flattens, moving down towards your abdomen. This movement creates a vacuum in your chest, allowing your chest to expand (get bigger) and pull in air.
Detailed explanation-3: -Expiration. Expiration (exhalation) is the process of letting air out of the lungs during the breathing cycle. During expiration, the relaxation of the diaphragm and elastic recoil of tissue decreases the thoracic volume and increases the intraalveolar pressure.
Detailed explanation-4: -The regular, rhythmic contractions of the diaphragm are controlled by the brain stem. It sends nerve impulses to the diaphragm through the autonomic nervous system. The brain stem monitors the level of carbon dioxide in the blood. If the level becomes too high, it “tells” the diaphragm to contract more often.