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Home Economics - Respiratory System

  1. Identify the part labelled A on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Nose
  2. Identify the part labelled B on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Pharynx
  3. Identify the part labelled C on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Larynx
  4. Identify the part labelled D on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Trachea (windpipe)
  5. Identify the part labelled E on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Bronchus
  6. Identify the part labelled F on the diagram of the respiratory system


    Bronchioles
  7. Identify the part labelled G on the diagram of the respiratory system

    Air sacs
  8. How does the exchange of gases occur?
    The exchange of gases happens in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs

    Carbon dioxide is removed from the blood in the capillaries and oxygen is put into the blood

    This blood goes to the heart and is pumped around the body
  9. List two functions of the lungs
    1. To take in oxygen

    2. To get rid of carbon dioxide
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Home Economics - Respiratory System
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Respiratory System
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