The oxygen exchange in the lungs takes place across the membranes of small balloon-like structures called alveoli attached to the branches of the bronchial passages. These alveoli inflate and deflate with inhalation and exhalation. The behavior of the alveoli is largely dictated by LaPlace's law and surface tension.
John Adams and his wife Abigail had six children. His oldest daughter, Abigail, was born in 1765, and future president John Quincy Adams was born in 1767. A second daughter, Susanna, was born in 1768, followed by Charles in 1770, Thomas Boylston in 1772 and Elizabeth in 1777. Continue Reading.
John Adams' Childhood and Education: John Adams family had been in America for generations when he was born on October 30, 1735. His father was a farmer who had been Harvard educated.He taught his son to read before he entered school under Mrs. Belcher.e lived to see his son, John Quincy Adams, to become president. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day as Jeffersonâs death. Historical Significance: John Adams was an important figure throughout the revolution and the early years of the presidency.