9 Department of Education-Region III

% TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION

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SCIENCE
Quarter 1: Week 1
Learning Activity Sheets
 Science 9
Name of Learner: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Grade/Section: _________________________________ Q1 Week1

Respiratory and Circulatory System

Background Information

Humans need water, food, and air to survive. It is said that man can survive without food and
water for several days but cannot survive without air. Therefore, life depends on breathing since
cells need oxygen.
The respiratory system supplies the body with oxygen it needs and helps it get rid of carbon
dioxide. The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system functions in transporting
nutrients, gases like oxygen, and hormones to the different cells of the body. It also removes waste
from the cells and conveys them to specific organs for disposal. These organ systems coordinate
in a very effective way and are vital to life.

How do the organs of the respiratory and circulatory systems work together?

The primary function of the human Respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen and
to deliver oxygen- rich blood to all parts of the body. Breathing is the process of drawing air into
the lungs (inhalation) and its corresponding expulsion (exhalation). During inhalation, the
diaphragm muscle contracts. Inhaling moves the diaphragm down and expands the chest cavity.
Simultaneously, the ribs move up and increase the size of the chest cavity. There is now more
space and less pressure inside the lungs. Air pushes in from the outside where there is higher air
pressure. When we exhale, the diaphragm muscle relaxes. The diaphragm and the ribs return to
their original place. The chest cavity returns to its original size. There is now less space and greater
air pressure inside the lungs. It pushes the air outside where there is lower pressure.

The Human Respiratory System

Mouth
Right Bronchus

Bronchioles

Left
Bronchus
Figure 1. The Parts of the Human Respiratory System

Air passes through the different parts of the body during inhalation.

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Table 1. The Parts of the Respiratory System and their Functions
Parts Functions
1. Nose - Gateway of the respiratory system. It is the organ through which the air
enters and is filtered.

Nostrils - Serves as a passageway of air into the body.

Nasal Cavity - Hollow cavities that extend from the nostrils to the throat. In the nasal
cavity inhaled air is cleaned, moistened and warmed through coarse
hairs, the mucous membrane and cilia.
2. Pharynx/Throat - Narrow space located right after the mouth and nose.

Epiglottis - A thin flexible structure, made of cartilage, with a leaf-like shape that
guards the entrance to the larynx (the glottis) and prevents food material
entering the trachea during swallowing, when the larynx is moved
upwards under the epiglottis.
3. Larynx/voice box - Organ that connects the pharynx and the trachea. It contains the vocal
cords that produce sounds when vibrated by air.

4. Trachea/windpipe - Narrow and cylindrical tube about 5 inches long located right after the
larynx. It is composed of rings and cartilage and is lined with mucous
membrane.
5. Lungs - These are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the
chest. The right lung is larger than the left lung.

Pleura - Protective double - layered membrane that separates the lungs from the
chest wall. It secretes fluid that prevents friction between the lungs and
the chest wall.
6. Bronchi - These are passages of airway in the respiratory tract that conducts air
into the lungs. It is the plural form of bronchus.

Bronchioles - Tiny branches of air tubes in the lungs.

Alveoli/air sacs - Tiny bubbles - like a bunch of structures at the end of the bronchioles.
The alveoli are where the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and
carbon dioxide during the process of breathing in and breathing out.
7. Diaphragm - A dome shaped muscle that divides the chest from the abdomen.

The Circulatory System

The circulatory system is the life support structure that nourishes your cells with nutrients
from the food you eat and the oxygen from the air you breathe. It circulates vital elements such as
nutrients and oxygen. It also transports waste away from the body.

The following are the major parts of the Circulatory system, with their roles:
1. Heart - pumps the blood throughout the body.
2. Blood vessel - carries the blood throughout the body.
a. Arteries - carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the cells, tissues, and organs
of the
body.
b. Veins - carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
c. Capillaries - the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting the smallest arteries
to the smallest veins.
- The actual site where gases and nutrients are exchanged.
3. Blood - carries the materials throughout the body.

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Circulation – is the transportation or movement of the blood in circles.

Table 2. The Different Types of Circulation

Type of
Description Circulation
Circulation
1. Pulmonary Movement of
Circulation blood from the
heart, to the
lungs, and back to
the heart.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_circulation#/media/File:Illu_pulmonary_circuit.jpg

2. Coronary Movement of
Circulation blood through the
tissues of the
heart.

http://www.brainkart.com/media/article/article-Coronary-Circulation-NvU.jp
3. Systemic Movement of
Circulation blood from the
heart to the rest of
the body,
excluding lungs.

https://o.quizlet.com/kekHzCO6HT8.c8VAmm3fvw_b.jpg

Blood Flow through the heart

1. Oxygen poor blood travels through the inferior or superior vena cava.
2. Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium.
3. Blood passes through the tricuspid valve.
4. Blood enters the right ventricle.
5. Blood moves through the pulmonary valve.
6. Blood enters the pulmonary trunk and arteries where the blood is carried to the lungs.
7. Blood loses Carbon Dioxide and gains oxygen in the pulmonary capillaries.

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 8. The oxygenated blood enters the pulmonary veins.
9. Blood enters the left atrium.
10. Blood travels through the mitral/bicuspid valve.
11. Blood enters the left ventricle.
12. Blood moves through the aortic valve.
13. Blood travels through the aorta and systemic arteries.
14. Blood loses oxygen and gains carbon dioxide in the systemic capillaries.
(You can also watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBt5jZSWhMI)

Figure 2. Parts of the Human Heart

Source: https://i.pinimg.com/474x/1d/16/a6/1d16a6646c6dea6eb2422036be741f41--heart-diagram-human-body.jpg

Learning Competency
Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to transport nutrients,
gases, and other molecules to and from the different parts of the body. S9LT-la-b-26

Activity 1 - Respiratory Puzzle

Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle below.

Across Down
2. Respiratory organ, takes in and releases 1. group of tiny air sacs
air.
5. Waste material given off in gas exchange 3. the two branches of the trachea
between air and blood in alveoli.
8. Region behind the nose leading to the 4. A tube that carries air from the larynx to the
throat. lungs.
9. to breath in 6. Dome shape of muscles located between
the chest and the abdomen.
10. It contains a vocal cord that produces 7. To breath out
sounds when vibrated by air.
11. Prevent food from entering the trachea. 12. colorless and odorless gas that we
breathe in.

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5 6 7

9 10

11 12

Activity 2 - The Blood Flow

Directions: Supply the missing terms of the blood flow in the pulmonary circulation. Choose your
answer inside the box. Some terms can be used twice in answering.

All parts of the body aortic tricuspid pulmonary

artery
Right atrium aorta lungs left atrium
Mitral valve pulmonary vena cava pulmonary
veins
Right ventricle pulmonary artery left ventricle

Blood coming from all parts of the body is received by the (1) __________________ of the
heart by the way of the blood vessel called (2) __________________. Contraction of the right
atrium sends blood to the (3) __________________. At this point, the (4) __________________
valves are open. Contraction of the right ventricle forces blood to the (5) __________________
for oxygenation by way of the (6) __________________. At this point, the (7)
__________________ valves are open, while the (8) __________________ valves are closed to
prevent the backflow of blood in the right atrium. From the lungs, oxygenated blood goes back to
the (9) __________________ of the heart via the blood vessels called (10)
__________________. Contraction of the left atrium forces blood to the (11)
__________________. At this point, the (12) __________________ are open. Contraction of the
left ventricle pumps blood to (13) __________________ by way of the (14)
__________________, the largest artery. At this point, the (15) __________________ valves are
open while the (16) __________________ are closed to prevent the backflow of blood in the left
atrium.

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Activity 3 - Let’s Organize!
Directions: Using the given graphic organizer, fill in the missing parts, descriptions, and functions
to complete the entire concept.

CIRCULATORY

Parts

1. Blood Vessel 2.

Pumps the blood Carries the materials

3.
throughout the body. throughout the body.

Types

4. 5. 6.

Circulation

Types

7. 8. Systemic
Circulation

Movement of the blood

9. through the tissues of 10.
the heart.

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Reflection
__________________________________________
How do the __________________________________________
circulatory and
respiratory systems
__________________________________________
work together in the __________________________________________
human body? __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________

References
Alvarez, Liza, Angeles, et. al. Science 9 Learner’s Module, Pasig City: Department of Education, 2014,
ISBN# 978- 621-407-027-5, pp.1-27.
Pagunsan, Manuela, Connecting with Science Biology, Makati City: Salesiana Books 2007, ISBN# 978-971-
522-647-9, pp. 198-213.
Evangelista, Eden, Follosco, Gloria, Pili, Adora, Science in Today’s World 9, Quezon City: SIBs Publishing
House, Inc., 2014, ISBN No. 978-621-00-0051-1, pp. 22-41.
Aquino, Marites, Madriaga, Estrellita, VAldoz, Meliza, Biong, Jonna, Science links 9, Quezon City, Metro
Manila: Rex Bookstore,2017, ISBN# 978-971-23-8307-6, pp. 4-25.

Answer Key
Activity 1 - Respiratory Puzzle
Activity 2 - The Blood Flow
1.A 1. vena cava
2.L U N G S 2. right atrium
3.B V 3. right ventricle
4.T 4. tricuspid
R E
5.C 6.D 7.E
5. lungs
A R B O N I O X I D
6. pulmonary artery
A N I L X 7. pulmonary
C C A I 8.P H A R Y N X 8. tricuspid
H H P A 9. left atrium
E 9. I N H A L E 10L A R Y N X 10. pulmonary veins
A R E 11. left ventricle
A 12. mitral valve
11.E 12.O 13. all parts of the body
P I G L T T I S
14. aorta
M X
15. aortic valve
Y
16. mitral valve
G
E
N
Activity 3 - Let’s Organize!
1. Heart 7. pulmonary circulation
2. Blood 8. coronary circulation
3. Carries the blood throughout the body 9. movement of blood from the heart, to the lungs, and back
4-6. arteries, veins, capillaries to the heart.
10. movement of blood from the heart to the rest of the body
except lungs.

Prepared by:

MARITES S. GAMBOA (Teacher III) JESSIE S. GAMBOA (Teacher III)

Writer/ Layout Artist (Sto. Cristo Integrated School) Illustrator (Sto. Cristo Integrated School)