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M132 Respiratory 2022
M132 Respiratory 2022
M132 Respiratory 2022
Chapter 12
The term respiration has a broad
meaning.
• Internal respiration refers to the metabolic processes
occurring in the mitochondria. Molecular oxygen is
used by tissue cells. Carbon dioxide is produced.
• The respiratory quotient is the carbon dioxide produced
divided by the molecular oxygen consumed.
• External respiration is the entire sequence of events
involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
between the external environment and cells of the
body.
• External respiration includes breathing. By this air is
moved between the atmosphere and alveoli. In
addition, oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged
between the air in the alveoli and blood of the
pulmonary capillaries.
• Also, oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported by
the blood flowing from the lungs to the tissues. These
gases are exchanged between the blood and the
tissues by diffusion.
The respiratory system carries
out non respiratory functions.