The Respiratory System
- Identify the structure and function of the
parts of the respiratory system.
- Explain the function of the ribs and diaphragm
in the breathing process.
- Explain how breathing rate is controlled.
- Describe what happens between the alveoli
and the capillaries.
- Describe the effects of smoking on respiration.
- Vocabulary that should be included in
your research: alveoli, gas exchange,
epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, bronchiole, larynx, lung, anaerobic
respiration, pharynx, respiration, trachea, inhalation, exhalation,
pleural membrane, cilia, CPR, respiratory control center, diaphragm
Resources:
Below you will find a list of suggested sites
for your research. You are not limited to these sites alone. You
may locate additional sites or use a variety of other sources
such as textbooks, journals, encyclopedias, etc. To access any
site below simply click on the title.
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