Respiration/Circulation Review
RespirationStructures
Breathing
Control of breathing rate
Lab on respiration
Circulation
Heart blood flow
Blood vessels- veins, artery , capillary
Blood cells- RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma
Lab on circulation
Essay Questions: Respiratory/Circulatory System
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What happens to your heart rate and breathing rate after you exercise and why?
Why is it difficult to breathe after exercising?
If you breathe into a paper sack, what would happen to your breathing rate and
why?
What would happen to your breathing rate if you breathe air that contains only
16% (or 24%) oxygen rather than 20%?
Explain how your body responds if your red blood cells lack necessary
hemoglobin.
Explain what happens in terms of circulation and respiration if you would add
25% more RBC to your blood.