Question

1. The Respiratory system allows the movement of _______________ into the body and ______________ gas out of the body.

(4 marks)

2. Inspiration or inhaling means (breathing in/breathing out) and expiration or exhaling means (breathing in/breathing out).
(4 marks)

3. The three main parts of the respiratory system are ______________, _________________ and the ________________.

(6 marks)

4. Match the respiratory parts with their main function by filling in the empty spaces in the table.
trachea larynx alveolus diaphragm epiglottis bronchioles

Part of the respiratory system Function
Called the voice box because it has the vocal cords
Tiny respiratory passages that deliver air to the alveoli
The respiratory structures that allow the exchange of gases in the lungs
A dome shaped muscle that is the main muscle of inspiration
Called the windpipe. It is a large tube supported by rings of cartilage
The structure that prevents food and water from entering the air passages and diverts them to the oesophagus

(12 marks)

5. What are the long-term effects of exercise on the Respiratory system? Write two things that happen to the Respiratory System when you exercise often.
i) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(6 marks)

6. Define/ state the meaning of the following:

i) Health: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ii) Fitness:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iii) Wellness:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(6 marks)

7. What is first aid?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)




8. Why is first aid important?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)




9. Define the term sport injuries
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)


10. State the two causes of injuries and give two examples of each.
i) ________________________________________________________
ii) ________________________________________________________
(6 marks)

Answer 1

3. The airway, the lungs, and the muscles

Answer 2

question one: The Respiratory system allows the movement of oxygen into the body and carbon gas out of the body.