LAHORE GARRISON EDUCATION SYSTEM (LGES)
Science Worksheet
Topic: Human Respiratory System
Name: ___________________ Class/Section: VII _________
Date: ____________________
Q1: Observe the given figure then label it.
Q2: Fill in the blanks.
i. The process of releasing air from the lungs is known as __________.
ii. __________ is the chemical element that is essential for cellular respiration and is taken in
during breathing.
iii. __________ is the waste gas produced by cells during respiration and is expelled during
breathing.
iv. The __________ is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs.
v. Breathing involves the movement of air into and out of the lungs, while __________ refers to
the cellular process of producing energy.
Q3: Answer the following questions.
a. Why is it important for the alveoli to have a large surface area?
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b. Considering the differences between breathing and respiration, why can a person
continue to produce energy for a short time without breathing?
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c. Describe the pathway of air from the nose to the alveoli.
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d. Explain why your lung capacity and breathing rate are larger when you are exercising
than when you are asleep?
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e. Why is it important for the respiratory system to remove carbon dioxide from the body?
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f. Why is the respiratory system important for the human body?
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g. Write down the word equations for aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Aerobic: ____________________________________________________________________
Anaerobic:___________________________________________________________________
