Respiratory System
Lions respiratory systems are similar to humans as well, through a two-way respiratory system. They inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This creates energy for cell growth in the process. Carbon dioxide impacts theri pH systems, and the expiration of gases necessitates lots of water. The African lion is a warm blooded mammal that breathes much the same way humans do. They breath through the nostrils, mouth and lungs. Lions have an upper and lower respiratory track. The upper respiratory track is outside the chest cavity, and the lower respiratory tract, which contains gas-exchanging pulmonary tissues, is inside the chest cavity. Their nose is helpful in respiration. Little nose hairs restrict objects like pollen and dust from entering the lungs.
The Cycle
As the African lion inhales oxygen through its nose and mouth, the thorax expands, increasing the volume of oxygen in the lungs. This is controlled involuntarily by the muscles in the diaphragm. During deep breathing, the muscles between the ribs raise the ribs up and out and expand the thorax and lungs. When exhaling, the thorax relaxes, decreasing the lung capacity by the recoiling action of the diaphragm. Muscles pull the ribs downward and inward, reducing the oxygen levels in the thorax and lungs.
Communication
Lions communicate using sound and body language. The lions roar is very loud and jarring. You will also see lions rubbing against each other showing affection or fighting to prove their prowess. Lions are capable of roaring due to a very large esophagi. Lion's throats are very wide. The wide esophagus has a dual purpose. It is so big so lions can swallow large chunks of meat very fast, and it also serves as a mechanism that enables their roars to be heard so far off.
Lions respiratory systems are similar to humans as well, through a two-way respiratory system. They inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This creates energy for cell growth in the process. Carbon dioxide impacts theri pH systems, and the expiration of gases necessitates lots of water. The African lion is a warm blooded mammal that breathes much the same way humans do. They breath through the nostrils, mouth and lungs. Lions have an upper and lower respiratory track. The upper respiratory track is outside the chest cavity, and the lower respiratory tract, which contains gas-exchanging pulmonary tissues, is inside the chest cavity. Their nose is helpful in respiration. Little nose hairs restrict objects like pollen and dust from entering the lungs.
The Cycle
As the African lion inhales oxygen through its nose and mouth, the thorax expands, increasing the volume of oxygen in the lungs. This is controlled involuntarily by the muscles in the diaphragm. During deep breathing, the muscles between the ribs raise the ribs up and out and expand the thorax and lungs. When exhaling, the thorax relaxes, decreasing the lung capacity by the recoiling action of the diaphragm. Muscles pull the ribs downward and inward, reducing the oxygen levels in the thorax and lungs.
Communication
Lions communicate using sound and body language. The lions roar is very loud and jarring. You will also see lions rubbing against each other showing affection or fighting to prove their prowess. Lions are capable of roaring due to a very large esophagi. Lion's throats are very wide. The wide esophagus has a dual purpose. It is so big so lions can swallow large chunks of meat very fast, and it also serves as a mechanism that enables their roars to be heard so far off.