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The human __________ system is responsible for breaking down food.

digestive

The __________ system works together with the respiratory system to transport gases and nutrients.

circulatory

Breathing is a vital function of the human __________ system.

respiratory

Activities in this module include learning about the parts of the human __________ system.

<p>respiratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each part of the body performs its function to keep you __________.

<p>alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a passage for both food (from digestion) and air, known as the ______.

<p>pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

It contains the vocal cord that produces sound, called the ______.

<p>larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is also called the oral cavity that replaces the nasal cavity’s function when needed, known as the ______.

<p>mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is known as the windpipe which is the main passageway of air into the ______.

<p>lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main organs of the respiratory system that help oxygen enter the red blood cells are the ______.

<p>alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Human Body Systems

  • Previous studies introduced the human digestive system and its function in breaking down food.
  • New areas of study include the respiratory and circulatory systems, focusing on their combined role in transporting nutrients, gases, and molecules.
  • Emphasis on how proper body care is crucial for optimal functioning.

Parts of the Human Respiratory System

  • Identify major components: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, alveoli.
  • Important for air passage, sound production, and gas exchange.

Functions of the Human Respiratory System

  • The respiratory system facilitates oxygen entry into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide release.
  • The diaphragm is essential in controlling breathing patterns.

Breathing Mechanism

  • Inhalation involves diaphragm movement downwards, expanding chest cavity and decreasing internal pressure to allow air influx.
  • Exhalation occurs when the diaphragm moves upwards, compressing the chest cavity and forcing air out.

Human Circulatory System Overview

  • Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood itself.
  • Major functions include transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.

The Heart

  • Size of a human fist with four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
  • Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood; blood flows to the right ventricle then to the lungs for oxygenation.

Blood Flow Process

  • Oxygen-rich blood returns to the heart's left atrium from lungs, moves to the left ventricle, and is pumped through the aorta to the body.
  • Average heart rate is approximately 72 beats per minute, totaling around 2.5 billion beats in a lifetime.

Blood Vessels

  • Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins return it.
  • Capillaries facilitate nutrient and waste exchange between blood and tissues.

Human Blood Components

  • Blood contains four basic components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • Vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients and removing metabolic waste.
  • Blood cannot be manufactured; it relies on donors for transfusions.

Important Functions of Exercise on Breathing

  • During exercise, breathing rate increases to supply more oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
  • Increased demand for oxygen leads to efficient energy release and heat generation, resulting in a feeling of warmth and perspiration.

Activities and Assessments

  • Interactive activities include identifying respiratory parts and functioning through models and puzzles.
  • Encourage engagement through exercises that explore the mechanisms of respiration and circulation.

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