8Cb - Gas Exchange System

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Learning Objective : To identify the parts of

Recall the parts of
the respiratory system and describe the respiratory system
function of each part of the respiratory
system. Explain the function of
each part of the
respiratory system.
Big Question

What is the gas exchange

system and what organ is
crucial to the gas
exchange system
STARTER : oDd one out (5mins)
From the statements below choose the odd one out and explain
why you chose that one.
Odd One Out: stomach, lung, windpipe/trachea.
Odd One Out: breathing, respiration, combustion.
Odd One Out: alveolus, air sac, trachea, breathing, bronchus.
Challenge:

Make a concept/mind map showing the links between all these words
– can you categorise them in any way that you find logical, can you
explain your logical thinking.
Starter answers
Odd One Out: stomach, lung, windpipe/trachea. (Possible answers: the
stomach is not part of the breathing system; the windpipe/trachea is the only
one that is shaped like a tube; the windpipe/trachea is the only one that does
not get bigger and smaller.)
Odd One Out: breathing, respiration, combustion. (Possible answers:
combustion does not happen in living things; breathing is not a chemical
reaction; respiration is the only one that a cell does.)
Odd One Out: alveolus, air sac, trachea, breathing, bronchus. (Possible
answers: trachea is the only thing we have one of; breathing is not a part of
the body/it is the only process.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJpur6XUiq4
Stick the given diagram and label:
Label your diagram using the following words: TASK A

• Diaphragm
• Right lobe/lung
• Pharynx
• Right bronchi
• Left bronchi
• Alveoli
• Trachea
• Mouth
• Larynx
• Nose
• Bronchioles
Self Assessment
1.Nose
2.Mouth
3.Larynx
4.Right lobe/lung
5.Right bronchi
6.Diaphragm
7.Pharynx
8.Trachea
9.Left bronchi
10.Bronchioles
11.Alveoli (plural)
 Extension:
Research & find out the functions of below parts. Pharynx

Larynx
Trachea

Bronchi
Bronchioles

Diaphragm
Pharynx Allows air to pass from the mouth to the lungs. Here the
throat divides into the trachea and oesophagus. There is
also a small flap of cartilage called the epiglottis which
prevents food from entering the trachea
Larynx Aka. the voice box. It also helps protect the trachea by
producing a strong cough reflex if any solid objects pass the
epiglottis
Trachea The trachea is surrounded by 15-20 C-shaped rings of
cartilage which help protect the trachea and keep it open -
not complete circles due to the position of the oesophagus
and the need for the trachea to partially collapse to allow the
expansion of the oesophagus when swallowing large pieces
of food.
Bronchi The trachea divides into two tubes called bronchi, one
entering each lung
Bronchiole Bronchi continue to divide and become bronchioles, very
s narrow tubes, less than 1 millimetre in diameter and they
lead to the alveolar sacs
Diaphragm Broad band of muscle which sits underneath the lungs,
attaching to the lower ribs, sternum and lumbar spine and
Complete the sentences :
TASK B
 Adaptations of alveoli for
Teach & Model:
•
diffusion
Having a large surface area. More space available
for diffusion
• Being thin which provides a short diffusion path
• In animals, having an efficient blood supply. This
moves the diffusing substances away and
maintains a concentration (diffusion) gradient
• In animals, being well ventilated. This maintaining
steep concentration gradients
Task C : Explain the diagram in your own words