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Discuss the advantage of nose breathing over mouth breathing.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Introduction to Nose Breathing:** - Nose breathing, also known as nasal respiration, is the process of inhaling and exhaling air through the nostrils. It is often compared to mouth breathing, which involves inhaling and exhaling through the mouth. 2. **Filtration of Air:** - One of the primary advantages of nose breathing is that it acts as a filter. The nasal passages are lined with tiny hairs (cilia) and mucus that trap dust particles, allergens, and other foreign substances, preventing them from entering the lungs. ...
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  2. What is the role of carbonic anhydrase enzyme in the transport o...

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  3. Discuss the advantage of nose breathing over mouth breathing.

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  4. How air is cleaned in the nasal chambers?

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  5. Define the following : (a) tidal volume (b) vital capacity.

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  7. Give the scientific name of pathogen causing Diphteria. How is it t...

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  8. What is meant by Respiration Quotient (RQ) ? When will the value ...

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  9. What is role of carbonic anhydrase Where is it operative ?

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  10. What is meant by vital capacity ? List and two categoreis of peo...

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  11. How are respiratory gases transported in the human blood ?

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  12. Define : (a) Tidal volume (b) Residual Volume .

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  13. Where is carbonic anhydrase located ? What is its function ?

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  14. Where is pneumotaxic centre located in human brain ? What is its sign...

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  15. What is chloride shift ? Write its significance during respirati...

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  16. How does exchange of gases occurs at lung surface .

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  17. Differentiate between : (i) Inspiratory muscles and expiratory muscl...

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  18. Differentiate between : (i) Inspiratory capacity and expiratory cap...

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