UNIT 2 Organ Systems and Diseases

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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the organs of the respiratory system and describe their functions.
2. Identify the organs of the urinary system and describe their functions.
3. Describe the interconnection of the circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems.
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WS 1 Recap

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 Parts of Respiratory System WS 2

Label the diagram below with the help or your teacher. Write correct spellings
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WS 3 Respiratory System

1. Fill in the blanks.

a. Nostrils are present in __________________________ .
b. Pharynx is present between the __________________ and __________________ .
c. Diaphragm is a ______________________ which helps us ___________________ .
d. Alveoli is a ______________________ like structure.
e. Lungs are located on both sides of the __________________ _________________ .
f. When the diaphragm contracts, it __________ lungs down and air _____________ lungs.
g. The trachea is divided into 2 tubes called _______________________ .

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2. Give reason: Lungs are pink in colour.

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 Working of the Respiratory System WS 4

Fill in the blanks to understand the working of the respiratory system.

The diaphragm 1Z[IGPTKEJCKT ______________ in

contracts and helps in enters the __________ the nasal cavity
______________ air. cavity. moistens the air.

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The diaphragm _________________ RBC in blood carry

expands and helps in from blood goes into this oxygen to the
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WS 5 Working of the Respiratory System

1. Tick the correct options.

a. When the diaphragm contracts and b. The _____________ is also known as

moves downwards, the ribcage the windpipe.
moves ______ and we _______ air.
i. outwards, exhale i. nasal cavity
ii. inwards, exhale ii. trachea
iii. outwards, inhale iii. pharynx
iv. inwards, inhale iv. alveoli

c. Exchange of gases happens through d. During the exchange of gases, _________

is taken in the blood and ____________

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2. Explain how the circulatory and respiratory system are connected.

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3. When we put a sponge in water, the water goes inside the sponge. When we
press the sponge, water comes outside. How can you compare this with the
function of the lungs?
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 Working of the Respiratory System WS 6

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Breathing Rate Number of times in 1 minute

At rest

After running

2. Why do you think the breathing rate increased after exercise?

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3. What is the function of the respiratory system? Why is the respiratory system
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4. What would happen if the diaphragm did not pull the lungs down?
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WS 7 Excretion in Humans

1. Fill in the blanks to understand the working of the excretory system.

Solid Waste

Food goes into a

Food enters the _____ coiled tube called
Food and saliva
where food is broken ______________.
travel through
down and mixed with Here food is digested
the______________.
_______ juices. and absorbed into
the blood.

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