Respiration
Respiration is the process of getting the oxygen into the cells of the body to provide energy. The main function of respiration is to give the body energy.
Exchange of Gases in each Cell
Gas exchange is the way the body gets oxygen in, and carbon dioxide out. Air enters through an elephant's mouth, trunk and forehead. Gaseous exchange is the operation in every 700 million alveolis in the African Elephant's lungs. The oxygen arrives to the alveoli, it then travels through the wall of the alveoli that is one cell thick into the capillaries. The capillaries transports the oxygen into the blood vessels to be transported around the body. The capillaries also take the oxygen from the arteries to the muscles. All the capilleries in elephant up to a whopping
Respiration is the process of getting the oxygen into the cells of the body to provide energy. The main function of respiration is to give the body energy.
Exchange of Gases in each Cell
Gas exchange is the way the body gets oxygen in, and carbon dioxide out. Air enters through an elephant's mouth, trunk and forehead. Gaseous exchange is the operation in every 700 million alveolis in the African Elephant's lungs. The oxygen arrives to the alveoli, it then travels through the wall of the alveoli that is one cell thick into the capillaries. The capillaries transports the oxygen into the blood vessels to be transported around the body. The capillaries also take the oxygen from the arteries to the muscles. All the capilleries in elephant up to a whopping
The Thorax
The Thorax is the the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen. It helps the elephant to breathe and bring food down to the stomach.
Breathing In
Elephants breathe through their trunk. The trunk consist of two nostrils. When the elephant breathes in, the intercostals and the diaphragm contract by the muscles between the ribs and sternum. The thorax volume increases. This decreases the pressure of the oxygen coming into the body to draw it in.
Breathing Out
When the African Elephant breathes out the carbon dioxide, the intercostals and diaphragm relax, the thorax volume decreases and the air is forced out.
Elephants breathe through their trunk. The trunk consist of two nostrils. When the elephant breathes in, the intercostals and the diaphragm contract by the muscles between the ribs and sternum. The thorax volume increases. This decreases the pressure of the oxygen coming into the body to draw it in.
Breathing Out
When the African Elephant breathes out the carbon dioxide, the intercostals and diaphragm relax, the thorax volume decreases and the air is forced out.
Respiration in Cells
Aerobic Respiration
The proper name for respiration that needs oxygen is Aerobic Respiration. Aerobic Respiration needs plenty of oxygen. The main function of this type of respiration is to convert glucose into energy. Aerobic Respiration is the process of getting oxygen to the cells of the muscles so they don't cramp. Cramps are caused when the muscle isn't getting enough oxygen causing a build up of lactic acid.The word equation for Aerobic Respiration is Glucose + Oxygen = 6CO2 + 6H20 +Energy.
Anaerobic Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration is respiration without oxygen. Anaerobic Respiration is needed when the muscles cannot get enough oxygen. Instead of using air to get energy, sugar is turned into lactic acid. Once a large amount of lactic acid is produced, the muscles stops working whilst your muscle get rid of the lactic acid. To get rid of the lactic acid, the muscle needs oxygen. This is called oxygen debt.
Aerobic Respiration
The proper name for respiration that needs oxygen is Aerobic Respiration. Aerobic Respiration needs plenty of oxygen. The main function of this type of respiration is to convert glucose into energy. Aerobic Respiration is the process of getting oxygen to the cells of the muscles so they don't cramp. Cramps are caused when the muscle isn't getting enough oxygen causing a build up of lactic acid.The word equation for Aerobic Respiration is Glucose + Oxygen = 6CO2 + 6H20 +Energy.
Anaerobic Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration is respiration without oxygen. Anaerobic Respiration is needed when the muscles cannot get enough oxygen. Instead of using air to get energy, sugar is turned into lactic acid. Once a large amount of lactic acid is produced, the muscles stops working whilst your muscle get rid of the lactic acid. To get rid of the lactic acid, the muscle needs oxygen. This is called oxygen debt.