Learning Objectives
You should be able to:
(a) identify on diagrams and name the larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and associated capillaries (b) state the characteristics of, and describe the role of, the exchange surface of the alveoli in gas exchange (c) describe the removal of carbon dioxide from the lungs, including the role of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme (d) describe the role of cilia, diaphragm, ribs and intercostal muscles in breathing (e) describe the effect of tobacco smoke and its major toxic components – nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide, on health (f) define and state the equation, in words and symbols, for aerobic respiration in humans (g) define and state the equation, in words only, for anaerobic respiration in humans (h) describe the effect of lactic acid in muscles during exercise |
Home-based Research & LearningThese are the necessary resources that you need to go through before coming for class.
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Brain Squeeze
Respiration V.S Breathing
Is respiration and breathing referring to the same process?
Click here to learn more about cellular respiration (You only have to watch the "THE BIG PICTURE" segment of the video)
Find out what are the two different types of respiration that takes place in our body
Click here to learn more about cellular respiration (You only have to watch the "THE BIG PICTURE" segment of the video)
Find out what are the two different types of respiration that takes place in our body