DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN RESPIRATION AND BREATHING  PART 2

Dominique Rundle

Report: The differentiation between respiration and breathing and an explanation of the adaptation of the alveoli and their role in gas exchange.

Introduction

This report will explore the differences between respiration and breathing by defining their structures and functions and attaching a hand drawn diagram of the respiratory tract to refer to. The author will also give an explanation of how gasses are exchanged through the alveoli by providing a table explaining the composition of inhaled and exhaled air. A description of the adaptations of the alveoli will be provided to show how they maximise the effectiveness of gas exchange. A summary will then be drawn from the findings.

Differences between respiration and breathing

The Respiratory System (Appendix .1)

The respiratory system consists of tissues and also organs that help with the process of breathing. The core parts of this important system are the airways, lungs, linked blood vessels, and also the muscles that allow breathing.