Chapter 22 respiratory system - Tagged

Boyle's Law is not specifically mentioned in the provided notes on the respiratory system. However, Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is held constant, which is a fundamental principle that applies to the mechanics of breathing. During inhalation, the thoracic cavity expands, the volume increases, and the pressure decreases, allowing air to flow into the lungs. Conversely, during exhalation, the volume decreases and the pressure increases, helping to expel air from the lungs.