CHAPTER 1: RESPIRATORY AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM WORKING TOGETHER!

LESSON 1: Respiratory System

Objectives: Identify the different parts/organs and their functions in the respiratory
system.
Determine the correct airflow in the respiratory system.
Explain the function of the respiratory system.

INTRODUCTION
Key Concept: Respiratory System is responsible for gas exchange or respiration.

Oxygen is an integral component of the atmosphere, it is an essential element to support life. Oxygen
plats a vital role in carrying out metabolic functions of cells, enabling us to survive. It facilitates the breakdown
of nutrients needed to support growth and development, and life in general. Without metabolism, our body
deteriorate, which may eventually lead to death because it cannot process the nutrients needed to sustain life.
Impaired metabolic function due to lack of oxygen in the body will result in susceptibility to infections as the
breakdown of specific nutrients for the immune system becomes impaired.
Gas Exchange is an important process that occurs in the lungs in animals and humans. As we breathe
in or inhale, we take up oxygen (O2) coming from the environment released by the plants during the process of
photosynthesis, and as we exhale we release Carbon Dioxide (CO2), the by-product of cellular respiration
performed by the cell. These process of gas exchange only happens when the O 2 and CO2 reach the lungs.

ACTIVITY

Activity 1: Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.

Hemoglobin transport oxygen molecule to all the body cells for cellular respiration. The
hemoglobin pigment present in the blood gets attached to oxygen molecules that are obtained from breathing
and thus forms oxyhemoglobin. This oxygenated blood is then distributed to all the body cells by the heart. After
giving away the oxygen to the body cells, blood takes away CO2 which is the end product of cellular respiration
and blood become de-oxygenated. Since hemoglobin pigment has less affinity for CO2, CO2 is mainly
transported in the dissolved form. This deoxygenated blood gives CO2 to lung alveoli and takes O2 in return
through diffusion.
Engaging Questions:

1. How will the oxygen and carbon dioxide reach the lungs?
Answer:
When we breath we inhale air which when it reaches the lungs
and it releases the carbon dioxide.

2. What will happen after when both oxygen and carbon dioxide reach the lungs?
Answer:

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 EXERCISES

Activity 2: Take my Breath Away!

***Answer the focus questions after doing the activity.

Focus Question: How does Respiratory System Works in the human body?

Answer: The respiratory system works directly with the circulatory

system to provide oxygen to the body and it also removes the
carbon dioxide

Instruction: Compare your breathing rate when you are standing and jogging. Observe first your breathing rate
when you are standing for 1 minute. Then, for another 1 minute observe your breathing rate while jogging.
Process Questions:
1. What is your breathing rate when you are standing? How about when you are jogging?
Answer: My breathing rate while standing is normal while my breathing
rate while jogging is faster than standing.

2. If your breathing rate during jogging is fast, why is it so?

Answer: The heart rate increases during jogging so the rate and depth of
the breathing also increases this makes sure that more oxygen
is absorbed and more carbon dioxide is removed.

3. What do you think will happen to you if your breathing rate is still normal even if you are jogging? Why?
Answer: The work you work your muscles,your body uses more oxygen
and produces more carbon dioxide so it is not possible for use
to jog with a normal breathing rate.

Activity 3: The Work of Diaphragm!

Observe the movement of your diaphragm and your rib cage as you inhale and exhale. Examine the
following questions while doing the activity.
1. What happen to your diaphragm when you inhale and exhale?
Answer: When you inhale,your diaphragm contracts and moves
downward but when you exhale,your diaphragm and rib
muscles relax and it moves upward.
2. What happen to your ribcage if you inhale and exhale?
Answer: The ribs move apart from each other in order to expand the
chest and abdomen.

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Activity 4: Take My Breath Away!
Answer this activity in your laboratory manual. Read the instruction from pages 5-8 and
answer pages 9-11. After answering, tear pages 9-11 and submit it together with the module

Activity 5: Labelling the Parts!

Label the parts indicated by the lines. Choose from the box for your answer.

Trachea Alveoli Nasal Cavity Larynx Bronchiole Diaphragm

Pharynx Lungs Left bronchi Right bronchi Mouth Cavity

Nasal Cavity
Mouth Cavity
Pharynx
larynx

Trachea
Lungs

Right
Left Brochi
Bronchi

Bronchiole

Alveoli
Diaphragm

Activity 6: Matching Type. Match the Column A (Parts of the Respiratory System) and Column B
(Functions). Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.
Column A Column B
c
_____ 1. Trachea a. Openings that pull air from outside your body into your respiratory system.
d 2. Bronchi
_____ b. Tube that delivers air from your mouth and nose to the trachea (windpipe).
e 3. Lungs
_____ c. Passage connecting your throat and lungs.
g
_____ 4. Alveoli d. Tubes at the bottom of your windpipe that connect into each lung.
b 5. Pharynx
_____ e. two organs that remove oxygen from the air and pass it into your blood.
k/a 6. Mouth Cavity
_____ f. Muscle that helps your lungs pull in air and push it out

_____
f 7. Diaphragm g. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

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 k/a 8. Nasal Cavity
_____ h. Small branches of the bronchial tubes that lead to the alveoli.
i
_____ 9. Larynx i. Hollow organ that allows you to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out.
_____
h 10. Bronchiole k. Openings that pull air from outside your body into your respiratory system.

ASSESSMENT

Activity 7: Test Yourself! Write your answer on the space provided.

oxygen carbon dioxide
1. When you breathe your lungs takes in _____________ and remove _______________.
bronchi
2. The two main branches from the trachea (one of each lungs). ________________
3. The air sacs that are covered with capillaries that separate gases we need from the gases we don’t need.
alveoli
___________________

4. What is the function of bronchi? ______________________

Breathing
5. What is the main function of respiratory system? ___________________________
6. Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ________________ and
the capillaries.
tranchea
7. The tube that is also known as the windpipe. ____________________
8. What does the cilia do in the respiratory system? __________________________________
9. How is carbon dioxide released from the body? __________________________________

10. A muscle below that helps the lungs during breathing. _____________________
11. The beginning of the respiratory system that moisten and warms the air. _______________________
epiglottis
12. What is the small flap of tissue that covers the air-only passage when we swallow? ___________________
13. Why do we need to respire?
Answer:

FEEDBACK (to be filled up by the Teacher)

RESOURCES Ferriols-Pavico J., Ramos A.C., Bayquen, A., Silverio A., Ramos, J.D,

(2018) Exploring Life Through Science Series Second Editio The New Grade 9

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ANSWER KEY!

Activity 5: Labeling the Parts Activity 6: Matching Type

1. Nasal Cavity 1. a
2. Mouth Cavity 2. d
3. Larynx 3. e

4. Lungs 4. g
5. Left Bronchi 5. b
6. Diaphragm 6. k/a
7. Pharynx 7. f
8. Trachea 8. k/a
9. Right Bronchi 9. i
10. Bronchioles 10. h
11. Alveoli

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