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Gas exchange in humans

The breathing system, the features of gas exchange surfaces, and the effect of exercise on breathing.

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2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Gas exchange and respiration lab
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11.1The breathing system
Every breath travels from the larynx down the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles to the alveoli, where oxygen passes into the blood and carbon dioxide passes out.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 20 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 3
11.1Breathing and exercise
Breathing changes the air: the air we breathe out has less oxygen, more carbon dioxide and more water vapour than the air we breathe in.		Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 23 marks8 MCQtab 2, tab 4, tab 5

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