Respiratory System Question Paper

Descriptive Questions & Answers

1. Explain the differences between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration in humans.

2. State the role of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles during the process of inspiration (breathing in).

3. Define and give the normal values for the following respiratory volumes in humans:
   • (a) Tidal Volume (TV)
   • (b) Vital Capacity (VC)
   • (c) Residual Volume (RV)

4. Differentiate between Asphyxiation and Hypoxia.