Home Economics - Respiratory System

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air sacs
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
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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2013-04-18T16:53:49Z

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