The following points highlight the ten important disorders related to respiration. The disorders are: 1. Bronchial Asthma 2. Emphysema 3. Occupational Respiratory Disorders 4. Bronchitis 5. Pneumonia 6. Pulmonary Tuberculosis 7. Diphtheria 8. Coryza 9. Influenza 10. SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Respiration: Disorder # 1. Bronchial Asthma: It is usually due to an allergic reaction to foreign substances [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Process of Respiration in Human Beings. Mechanism of Breathing: It means the inflow (inspiration) and outflow (expiration) of air between atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs. It is affected by the expansion and contraction of lungs. There are mainly two processes by which the lungs are expanded or contracted. (i) The [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of respiration in plants. In respiration carbohydrate is broken down, as a result the potential energy is transformed into kinetic form. Though it is a destructive or katabolic process, yet respiration is extremely beneficial, because it releases the necessary energy for performing the life functions. Plants take in free oxygen from [...]