AL RASHID INDIAN SCHOOL

FARWANIYA, KUWAIT
WORKSHEET - BIOLOGY GRADE - VIII
UNIT – 4 RESPIRATION

1. Differentiate between breathing and respiration.

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2. The diagram below shows the respiratory system in human.

a. Name the parts of human respiratory system

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3. The diagram shows some structures in the respiratory system

Name the structure A and B

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a. Identify the site where gas exchange occur [ A or B ] ………………

b. Name the process through which gaseous exchange occurs.

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c. Name the gases that are exchanged. ( include the direction of movement of
gases).
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d. List the adaptations of alveoli for gas exchange.

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e. Some parts of the respiratory system is supported with soft bones

Name the parts that are supported with soft bones.

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4. The diagram shows a section through an alveolus

(i) In which part the concentration of carbon dioxide is highest. ………………..

(ii) Give reason for the highest concentration of carbon dioxide in the part mentioned above.
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5. Human respiratory system is given below. Name all the parts labelled.
b. Circle the muscles That are involved in breathing.

c. Give its function.

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6. a. Define respiration.

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b. Write word equation for aerobic respiration

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i.Name the following

a) Nutrient used for respiration. ………………………………….

b) Gas that is used for respiration. ………………………………
c) The waste gas produced during respiration. ……………………
d) The products of respiration. ……………………………………………..

e) Site of respiration ……………………………………

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a. Name the liquid ‘P’. …………………………………………………

b. Give reason, In tube ‘X’, the liquid turs milky very slowly.
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