Animalscaretips
Although humans and animals (technically “non-human animals”) may look different, at a physiological and anatomical level they are remarkably similar. Animals, from mice to monkeys, have the same organs (heart, lungs, brain etc.) and organ systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous systems etc.)
- What is the anatomy and physiology of the lungs?
- How do lungs relate to anatomy?
- Is breathing part of anatomy or physiology?
- Do all animals have the same respiratory system?
- What is an anatomy and physiology?
- What is the physiology of the lungs?
- How are the two lungs different than one another?
- Why lungs are divided into lobes?
- What is the difference between right lung and left lung?
- What is the basic anatomy and physiology relating to upper airway?
- What do you mean by physiology of respiration?
- What is the study of physiology?
- Do any animals have both lungs and gills?
- What body parts do different animals use for breathing?
- Do any animals have more than two lungs?
What is the anatomy and physiology of the lungs?
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The bronchi then divide into smaller and smaller branches (bronchioles), finally becoming microscopic.
How do lungs relate to anatomy?
The lungs are the major organs of the respiratory system, and are divided into sections, or lobes. The right lung has three lobes and is slightly larger than the left lung, which has two lobes. The lungs are separated by the mediastinum. This area contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, and many lymph nodes.
Is breathing part of anatomy or physiology?
Breathing is the physiological process that moves air in and out of the lungs in terrestrial vertebrates. Respiration is often referred to as breathing, but it can also mean cellular respiration, which is the main reason why breathing is important.
Do all animals have the same respiratory system?
All animals respire. A lot of people think respiration means breathing - this is not true. Respiration is a chemical reaction. It occurs in every cell in your body.
What is an anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy and physiology are two of the most basic terms and areas of study in the life sciences. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, whereas physiology refers to the study of the functions of those structures.
What is the physiology of the lungs?
The lungs are the foundational organs of the respiratory system, whose most basic function is to facilitate gas exchange from the environment into the bloodstream. Oxygen gets transported through the alveoli into the capillary network, where it can enter the arterial system, ultimately to perfuse tissue.
How are the two lungs different than one another?
You have two lungs, but they aren't the same size the way your eyes or nostrils are. Instead, the lung on the left side of your body is a bit smaller than the lung on the right. This extra space on the left leaves room for your heart. Your lungs are protected by your rib cage, which is made up of 12 sets of ribs.
Why lungs are divided into lobes?
The fissures are formed in early prenatal development by invaginations of the visceral pleura that divide the lobar bronchi, and section the lungs into lobes that helps in their expansion. The right lung is divided into three lobes by a horizontal fissure, and an oblique fissure.
What is the difference between right lung and left lung?
Right lung is wider and shorter whereas left lung is narrower and longer. Right lung consists of three lobes whereas left lung consists of two lobes. The main difference between right lung and left lung is that the anterior border of the left lung consists of a deep cardiac notch whereas right lung is straight.
What is the basic anatomy and physiology relating to upper airway?
The upper airway extends from the mouth to the trachea. It includes the mouth, the nose, the palate, the uvula, the pharynx, and the larynx. This section also describes the functional physiology of this airway. Managing the airway of a patient with craniofacial disorders poses many challenges to the anesthesiologist.
What do you mean by physiology of respiration?
In physiology, respiration is the movement of oxygen from the outside environment to the cells within tissues, and the removal of carbon dioxide in the opposite direction. ... In contrast, exhalation (breathing out) is usually a passive process.
What is the study of physiology?
Physiology is the study of animal (including human) function and can be investigated at the level of cells, tissues, organ systems and the whole body. The underlying goal is to explain the fundamental mechanisms that operate in a living organism and how they interact.
Do any animals have both lungs and gills?
Lungfish have a unique respiratory system, having both gills and a lung. It is the only type of fish to have both organs, and there are only six known species around the world. ... Granddad the lungfish, who was known to be the world's oldest living aquarium fish, lived to be about 100 years old.
What body parts do different animals use for breathing?
Skin, Gills, and Tracheal Systems. Respiration can occur using a variety of respiratory organs in different animals, including skin, gills, and tracheal systems.
Do any animals have more than two lungs?
It's quite possible, and some animals already have them. Some arachnids have what are known as book lungs - small respiratory cavities that actually are not lungs, but different respiratory organs. They formed separately (in terms of evolution), but have taken the place of lungs in these arachnids.
