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The Respiratory System
WHAT: - Know and understand the importance of the
respiratory system, link this to sport and performance.
•Must say what the job of the lungs is and name the main
parts
•Should describe the special features the lungs have to do
their job really well
•Could explain how the alveoli work
HOW:- GCSE presentation, PowerPoint, practical, group
discussion and hand-outs
WHY:-GCSE grades, Knowledge & Understanding, Health
and active lifestyle.
The respiratory system
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The nasal passages and lungs
Air is drawn into the body via the nose or mouth.
There are advantages to breathing through your nose:
the air is warmed so that it is closer to
body temperature
tiny hairs and mucus in the nose filter
the air, preventing larger dust and
pollen particles reaching the alveoli
mucus moistens the air, making it
easier for the alveoli to absorb.
Air then travels through the larynx, trachea (windpipe),
bronchi (one bronchus to each lung) and bronchioles to
the alveoli, where oxygen passes into the bloodstream.
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Mechanisms of breathing – inspiration
When you breathe in:
intercostal muscles between
the ribs contract, pulling the
chest walls up and out
Intercostal
muscles pull ribs
up and out
the diaphragm muscle
below the lungs contracts and
flattens, increasing the size of
the chest
the lungs increase in size,
so the pressure inside them
falls. This causes air to rush in
through the nose or mouth.
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Diaphragm
contracts and
moves down
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Mechanisms of breathing – inspiration
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Mechanisms of breathing – expiration
When you breathe out:
Ribs move in
and down
Intercostal muscles between
the ribs relax so that the chest
walls move in and down.
The diaphragm muscle below
the lungs relaxes and bulges up,
reducing the size of the chest.
Diaphragm
relaxes and
bulges up
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The lungs decrease in size, so
the pressure inside increases
and air is pushed up the trachea
and out through the nose or
mouth.
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Mechanisms of breathing – expiration
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Gas exchange at the alveoli
The alveoli are bunches
of tiny air sacks inside
the lungs.
Each individual sack is
called an alveolus.
When you breathe in,
they fill with air.
The alveoli are covered in tiny capillaries (blood vessels).
Gases can pass through the thin walls of each alveolus and
capillary, and into the blood stream.
Gases can also pass from the blood stream, into the alveolus.
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Gas exchange at the alveoli
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Composition of inhaled and exhaled air
Gas
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Water vapour
Amount in
inhaled air
Amount in
exhaled air
21%
17%
Very small amount
3%
79%
79%
Small amount
Large amount
What are the main differences between
inhaled and exhaled air?
Why does mouth-to-mouth resuscitation work?
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Measuring breathing
Tidal volume is the amount you breathe
in and out in one normal breath.
Respiratory rate is how many
breaths you take per minute.
Minute volume is the volume of air
you breathe in one minute.
Vital capacity is the maximum volume of air you can
breathe out after breathing in as much as you can.
Residual volume is the amount of air left in your lungs
after you have breathed out as hard as you can.
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Measuring breathing
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Calculating minute volume
Remember:
Minute volume is the volume of air
you breathe in one minute.
You can calculate a person’s minute volume by multiplying
the volume of air they breathe in one breath, by their
respiratory (breathing) rate.
Question
If you breathe 14 times in one minute (respiratory rate)
and you breathe 0.5 litres in each breath, what is your
minute volume?
Answer:
Minute volume = 14 × 0.5 litres
= 7.0 litres
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Breathing during exercise
Muscle cell respiration increases – more
oxygen is used up and levels of CO2 rise.
The brain detects increasing levels of CO2 – a
signal is sent to the lungs to increase breathing.
Breathing rate and the volume of air in
each breath increase. This means that
more gaseous exchange takes place.
The brain also tells the heart to beat
faster so that more blood is pumped
to the lungs for gaseous exchange.
More oxygenated blood gets to the
muscles and more CO2 is removed.
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The effects of exercise on lung structures
In the long-term, regular exercise strengthens
the respiratory system.
The respiratory muscles (the
diaphragm and intercostals) get
stronger, so they can make the
chest cavity larger.
This larger chest cavity means
more air can be inspired, therefore
increasing your vital capacity.
More capillaries form around the alveoli,
so more gaseous exchange can take place.
Gas exchange can now take place more
quickly meaning exercise can be maintained
at a higher intensity for longer.
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Respiration
Respiration is the process that takes place in living
cells which releases energy from food molecules.
Glucose from food is used to fuel exercise.
Oxygen is required to ‘break down’
the glucose to produce energy.
This energy is used to make
muscles contract.
respiration
energy
glucose
oxygen
Waste products,
including carbon dioxide,
are produced as a result of
the chemical reactions. These
must be removed and excreted.
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Aerobic respiration
There are two different types of respiration.
When you exercise at a steady, comfortable rate, the
cardiovascular system is able to supply the muscles with
all the oxygen they need.
Under these conditions, aerobic respiration takes place.
glucose + oxygen
energy +
carbon
+ water
dioxide
Aerobic exercise can be maintained for long periods
without the performer getting breathless or suffering
muscle cramps. Moderate activities like walking,
jogging, cycling and swimming use aerobic respiration.
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Anaerobic respiration
When you exercise at a high intensity, the cardiovascular
system cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles.
Under these conditions, anaerobic respiration takes place.
glucose
energy + lactic acid
With no oxygen available, glucose is burned to produce
energy and lactic acid.
Lactic acid is a mild poison. As it builds up, it causes muscle
pain and eventually cramp.
Short, intense activities like sprinting, weightlifting, jumping
and throwing use anaerobic respiration.
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Oxygen debt
After anaerobic activity, oxygen is
needed to neutralize the lactic acid.
This is called an oxygen debt. It is
repaid after exercise.
The oxygen reacts with the lactic
acid to form CO2 and water.
Rapid and deep breathing is needed
for a short period after high intensity
exercise in order to repay the debt.
This also helps to remove the
carbon dioxide which accumulates
in the blood during intense exercise.
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The Recovery Period
Straight after any vigorous exercise we have to take in
extra oxygen, which helps to convert the possibly painful
presence of lactic acid into simple waste products that
have to be removed from the body.
Expiration of breath – removes the carbon dioxide and
waste products from the lungs
Perspiration – temperature control and also removes
excess water such as sweat. As well as heat
Excretion through urine and faeces – removes excess
water and the other waste products from lactic acid
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The role of the blood
As well as controlling body temperature, one of the basic
roles of the blood is as a transporter and it is through this
function that the oxygen, glucose and waste products are
all transported around the body.
Key Terms
Glycogen: the main form of carbohydrate storage, which is
converted into glucose as needed by the body to satisfy its
energy needs
Lactic Acid: a mild poison and waste product of anaerobic
respiration
Gaseous Exchange: the process where oxygen is taken in
from the air and exchanged for carbon dioxide.
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Make sure you understand the process of gaseous
exchange and that aerobic respiration is with oxygen.
Knowing activities that require aerobic respiration is also
vital
It is crucial that you are able to identify the difference
between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and respiration.
You should be able to give good examples of activities for
both
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