Atemmechanismus
Atemmechanismus refers to the physiological process by which an organism takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide. This fundamental process is essential for life, as it provides the body with the oxygen required for cellular respiration and removes the waste product of carbon dioxide. In humans and many other mammals, the primary muscles involved in the breathing mechanism are the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles.
Inhalation, or breathing in, is an active process. When the diaphragm contracts, it flattens and moves downward,
Exhalation, or breathing out, is typically a passive process during quiet breathing. When the diaphragm and
The regulation of the breathing mechanism is primarily controlled by the respiratory centers in the brainstem,