This topic covers the meaning of respiration, the structure of the human respiratory system, and the breathing mechanism.
What students will learn
- Define respiration as a cellular process that releases energy.
- Differentiate between internal and external respiration.
- Identify the structures of the human respiratory system.
- Describe the mechanism of inhalation and exhalation.
- Explain the roles of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in breathing.
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