Respiration in Organism

Aerobic Respiration: The process of respiration which occurs in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration.

Anaerobic Respiration: The process of respiration which occurs in the absence of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration.

Various parts of the body involve in breathing: The various parts of your body involved in breathing are as follows.  The Respiratory system consists of all the organs involved in breathing .They are

  • Nose
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
  • Troches
  • Bronchi
  • Lungs

How does following organism breathe?

Cockroach: Cockroach breathes through their spiracles.

Earth worms: Earthworms breathe through their skin.

Frogs: Frogs breathe through lungs when they are in land. Frogs can breathe through its skin as well as lungs.

Fishes: Fishes breathe through gills.

Inhalation: The process of taking in fresh air rich in oxygen is called inhalation.

Exhalation: The process of giving out air rich in carbon dioxide is called exhalation.

Diagram of Human Respiratory system.

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