This chapter describes the physiology of the respiratory systems in insects. Although there are many striking similarities between the physiological systems of vertebrates and those of insects, one conspicuous difference is in the way that oxygen is brought to the cells. It was Malpighi in 1669 who...
In nut shell, the tracheal respiratory system of insects is a dynamic system, capable of a tremendous range of function and fine control. This light-weight, adaptable, high-capacity respiratory system is certainly one of the major traits which underlie the ecological and evolutionary success of ...
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Insects have evolved powerful innate immune responses to neutralize infectious agents [1, 2]. Pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, malaria parasites, and fungi, invade the insect hemocoel (body cavity) after ingestion and penetration of the midgut, through breaches in the cuticle, or through th...
Insects are one of the most successful lineages of animals on Earth, especially in terrestrial environments. They developed together (but independently) with myriapods and arachnids and have a unique respiratory system for gas exchange that is formed by a complex network of tubes (tracheae), branch...
The human respiratory system is comprised of special organs designed to take in oxygen for the air we breathe and expel carbon monoxide, keeping us alive. Let's take a closer look at these organs and explore respiratory physiology in more detail.
- Description: In this type, the respiratory system consists of a network of tubes called tracheae that deliver oxygen directly to tissues. Spiracles are openings on the body surface that allow air to enter the tracheal system.- Example: Insects, such as grasshoppers and bees, utilize tracheal...
DP Ambrose,DP Ambrose - 《Insects Structure Function & Biodiversity》 被引量: 9发表: 2004年 CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL ADAPTATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AT REST AND DURING EXERCISE IN HEALTHY HUMAN PREGNANCY: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESPIRATORY SENSATION Human pregnancy is characterized by significant increases...
Viruses cause many diseases of economically important animals and plants, some transmitted by carriers such as insects. A retrovirus (HIV) causes AIDS, several viruses (e.g. Epstein-Barr virus, human papillomavirus) cause particular forms of cancer in humans, and many have been shown to cause ...
This lesson is on the respiratory system of organisms in the phylum chordata. In this lesson we'll go over the types of animals in this phylum and...