UNIT 1 LIVING THINGS

& ENVIRONMENT
MODULE 1 Respiratory and
Circulatory Systems, Working
with other Organ Systems
Sir JayR Taroy
The Human
Breathing
System
Sir JayR Taroy
Review:

Diagnostic Test last Friday

Motivation:
Breathe in and out.

How do you feel?

What do you think is

happening?
Motivation:

Respiratory System Song

Concept:
Respiratory system is made up of the organs in
the body that help us to breath. Just remember
that the word respiration is linked to breathing.
Circulatory system is responsible for distributing
materials throughout the body. Take note that
circulation mean transportation or movement in
circles.
Both systems are essentially meant for each other. The
common purpose could not be attained without the other
system.
Concept:
The air we breathe goes through the nose, nasal
passages, and then through the trachea or
windpipe, which separates into two branches,
called bronchial tubes or bronchi, one entering
each lung. The bronchi subdivide many times
inside the lungs, analogous to the branching
pattern of grapes, finally becoming hair like
tubes called bronchioles. In the last part of the
terminal bronchioles are tiny bubble-like bunch
of structures called alveoli or air sacs.
What is Human Respiration?
The human respiratory system allows
one to obtain oxygen, eliminate
carbon dioxide.
Breathing consists of two phases,
inspiration and expiration:

Inspiration- the process of taking in air

Expiration- the process of blowing out air
Activity:
“What a Bunch of Grapes”
• Refer to the diagram, and check your understanding
of the breathing system by labeling each part and giving
its functions in the box corresponding to the part.
Guide Questions:
Q1.What does each part of the “Bunch of
Grapes” model represent, in relation to the
breathing system?

Q2.How will you describe the pathway of

oxygen in the breathing system?

Q3. What will happen if one part of the

system fails to carry out its function properly?
Guide Question & Answer:
Q1. What does each part of the “Bunch
of Grapes” model represent, in relation
to the breathing system?

main stem = trachea

two large branching stems = bronchi
little stems = bronchioles
individual grapes = alveoli
Guide Question & Answer:
Q2. How will you describe the
pathway of oxygen in the breathing
system?

From the nose and mouth, oxygen

travels to the trachea, bronchi,
bronchioles, and then into the
alveoli.
Guide Question & Answer:
Q3. What will happen if one part of the
system fails to carry out its function
properly?

The other parts of the breathing system

will not be able to carry out their
corresponding functions as well, and the
whole respiratory system will be affected.
Key Concepts:
Air first enters your lungs and then into the left part of
your heart. It is then driven by your heart into the
bloodstream, all the way through your body. The heart
pumps blood, which transports essential nutrients,
oxygen, and other chemicals to every cell in your body.
Once it reaches the cells, oxygen processes the
nutrients to release energy. Carbon dioxide is given off
during this process. The blood delivers carbon dioxide
into the right portion of your heart, from which it is
pumped to the lungs. Carbon dioxide leaves your body
through the lungs when you exhale.
Assignment:
Reflection:
• In your own words, describe how oxygen travels from
the nose and mouth to the lungs.

Bring the following:

 1 two-liter empty plastic bottle,
 3 Balloons (1 big, 2 small)
 Sturdy straw,
 1 pair of scissors,
 5 rubber bands
Study the activity 2 procedures LM page 6-7
See you tomorrow!