Here is a link to the Review Guide.

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Here is a link to the Answers on the Review Guide.

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Here are links to two different note sheets we took in class that relate to constructed responses.

Gas Exchange- Click here to access

How we breathe - Click here to access

Connecting the circulatory and respiratory systems together!

The Gas Exchange - Interactive sites

Link- About Kids Health- Gas Exchange

Link - Wisc Online Gas Exchange

Circulatory and Respiratory System Working Together

Today we continue to explore the respiratory system and will look at how do the circulatory and respiratory system work together to produce energy in your body.

This is a really good interactive site for looking at the breathing process.

Access code: cep-4041

Here is an image of the respiratory system and its structures.

Here is an image of the gas exchange that occurs between the alveoli and the capillaries.

Students participating in the Porcine Dissection

A big thank you to our local doctors and medical staff!

Dissection Alternative Activity

Please follow these links to explore the heart in a little less real setting.

USE THIS EXPLORATION GUIDE

"GRAB YOUR SCALPEL" LINK

FINISH EARLY? CHECK THIS OUT

Dissection Slide Show

Here is a slideshow previewing the material we'll cover in tomorrow's dissection:

Click here to access

Students working on the Vital Signs Lab.

Today the students ran a vital signs lab with the help of Dr. Cox and Yarmouth Fire Rescue.  

They learned how to find and the importance of pulse, blood pressure, breath rate.

They even got a chance to attempt chest compressions on the mannequin.

Introduction to the Respiratory System

Click here to access the text book.
p. 112-120
Answer Questions: 1-3 (all parts on p. 120)

National Geographic Site- Lungs

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How the Lungs Work?

Interesting video on the lungs