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 Discuss the transportation of oxygen.


Transportation of oxygen : It ctake splace in the following way :

1. In solution form : Oxygen is less dissolved in plasma–about 3% gets transported in solution form.

2. As oxyhaemoglobin : Oxygen combines with haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin. One molecule of haemoglobin combines with four molecules of oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin. In the alveoli there is high pO2, low pCO2, lesser H+ concentration and lower temperature, these factors favour the  formation of oxyhaemoglobin. Whereas in the tissues, where low pO2, high pCO2, high Hconcentration and higher temperature exist, . Since the Haemoglobin molecules take oxygen from respiratory organs and give oxygen to the cells of the body.

Diagram of the exchange of gases

About 97% oxygen is carried in combination with haemoglobin.

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What is the role of diaphragm and inter costal muscles in breathing ?

Or

Describe the mechanism of breathing.


Differentiate between :

(a) Anaerobic and aerobic respiration 

(b) Combustion and respiration 


Describe the mechanism of exchange of gases.

Comment upon the transportation of carbon-dioxide.

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