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EXEQUIEL M. RAMIENTOS JR, LPT L
MEDINA COLLEGE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
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Respiratory and Circulatory Systems,

Working with Other Organ Systems
What Is This Module About?
This module you will learn the parts and functions of the respiratory and
circulatory systems.
Furthermore, this module will give you an understanding of how the respiratory
and circulatory systems work together to transport nutrients, gases, and molecules to and
from the different parts of the body and value the importance of proper care of your body.
There are four lessons prepared for you in this module as follows:
Lesson 1: I. Parts of the Human Respiratory System
Lesson 2: II. Functions of the Human Respiratory System
Lesson 3: III. Breathing Mechanism in Humans
Lesson 4: IV. Parts and Functions of the Human Circulatory System
What Will You Learn From This Module?
After reading this module, you should be able to:
1. 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.
2. Name the main parts of the human respiratory system;
3. Describe the function of each part of the human respiratory system;
4. Explain how the lungs work;
5. Describe how the movement of the diaphragm helps the air go in and out of the lungs;
6. Identify the parts and functions of the circulatory system;
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7. Explain the different types of circulation on how they work together with respiratory
system to transport nutrients, gases and other molecules to and from the different
parts of the body
How to learn from this module
In order to achieve the objectives of this module successfully, you have to remember the
following:
1. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
2. Answer the pretest.
3. Take down notes and record points for clarification.
4. Take the posttest and check your answers against the key at the end of the module.
5. Try to obtain at least 85% level of proficiency in the tests.
Let’s See What You Already Know
Before you start studying this module, take the following test first to
find out how much you already know about the topics to be discussed.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and answer the questions in the best way you can. Write the
letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.
______1. Which of the following is the function of the respiratory system?
a. absorption of nutrients c. gas exchange

b. transport of oxygen d. skeletal support
______2. Which of the following statements describes the function of the diaphragm?
a. It contracts and relaxes during respiration to change the volume of the chest cavity
b. It serves as the passage of air into the lungs
c. It carries blood throughout the body
d. It is the site of gas exchange
______3. The lungs bring ______ into the body, and eliminates _____ from the body.

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a. carbon monoxide, oxygen c. carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

b. oxygen, carbon dioxide d. oxygen, carbon monoxide
______4. Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system?
a. Alveoli b. Bronchus c. Heart d. Trachea
______5. A baby swallows her food and accidentally, it does not enter the esophagus. What
structure does not function properly and diverted the food into the respiratory tract
instead of the esophagus?
a. trachea b. epiglottis c. larynx d. bronchus
______6. Which of the following statements is NOT part of exhalation?
a. The ribcage contracts inward
b. The volume of the chest cavity decreases
c. The diaphragm contracts and pulls downward
d. The pressure within the chest cavity increases
______ 7. At what structures in the lungs do the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take
place?
a. Bronchi b. Alveoli c. Bronchioles d. Trachea
______ 8. What happens to the pressure in your chest cavity when you inhale?
a. Air pressure remains the same c. Air pressure is increased

b. Air pressure is reduced d. Air pressure changes
______9. What organ in the circulatory system is responsible for pumping the blood throughout
the body?
a. Heart b. Blood vessels c. Blood d. Arteries
_____10. Which of the following blood vessels is responsible in carrying deoxygenated blood
to the heart?
a. Arteries b. Veins c. Capillaries d. All of the above
_____11. What is the main function of the blood in circulatory system?

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a. Carries the gases, nutrients and other molecules to and from the different parts of
the body.
b. Pumps the blood throughout the body
c. Where the exchange of gases and nutrients take place.
d. Where the carbon dioxide is absorbing.
______12. Which type of circuit/ circulation is responsible for the movement of blood from
the heart to the rest of the body, excluding the lungs?
a. Pulmonary Circulation c. Systemic Circulation
b. Coronary Circulation d. Both a and c
_____13. How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to circulate blood
and oxygen throughout the body?
a. Air moves in and out of the lungs through the trachea, bronchi, and
bronchioles.
b. Blood moves in and out of the lungs through the pulmonary arteries and veins that
connect to the heart.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a nor b
_____14. All of the following are true about human circulatory system except _____
a. Heart rate changes in response to our physical activity.
b. White blood cells help fight microbes that may cause diseases.
c. Veins have thinner walls than arteries.
d. The atria pump blood out of the heart.
_____15. Which structures of the heart receive blood from the lower and upper parts of the
body?
a. Arteries b. Veins c. Atria d. Ventricles

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Lesson 1: Parts of the Human Respiratory System
The Human Respiratory System
Breathe in and out. Can you hear the quiet sounds of breathing in and out? The air that
you breathe moves to the different parts of the respiratory system. These are the nose, nasal
passageways/nasal cavity, pharynx (throat), larynx (“voice box” or “Adam’s Apple”), and
trachea (windpipe) which divides into two tubes called bronchi. These tubes carry air into each
lung. Inside the lungs, the bronchi divide into tiny tubes called bronchioles. At the end of the
bronchioles are hundreds of tiny air balloons called air sacs or alveoli. A large dome-shaped
muscle called the diaphragm is also found under the lungs.
Week 1
Activity 1
Name Me
Objective:
 Name the parts of the human respiratory system.

Directions. Observe the drawing of the respiratory system in figure 1. Label the parts with the
given words inside the box. Write your answer on the blank.
diaphragm nose nasal cavity pharynx lungs mouth larynx trachea

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Activity 2
What a Bunch of Grapes!
Objective:
 Name the parts of the lungs using the bunch of grapes model of the respiratory system.
Materials:
bunch of grapes or any fruits and vegetables that demonstrate bunching like lanzones,
niyog-niyogan, lato, cauliflower, malunggay leaves or even tree branches
Procedure:
(Note: Aplastic/real bunch of grapes is used as a model)
1. Hold up the bunch of grapes. Let the bunch of grapes represent the respiratory or
breathing system.
2. Locate the parts of the respiratory system as represented by the plastic/real bunch of
grapes model in figure 2.
3. One by one gently take out some of the grapes to expose more of the branching stems.
Observe its structure.
4. Trace the pathway of oxygen using the material you have.
Adapted from Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Module, 1st Edition, 2014

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Figure 2. The bunch of grapes model of the respiratory system
Guide Question:
1. What does each part of the plastic/real “Bunch of Grapes” model represent, in relation
to the breathing system? Complete the table below.
Parts of the Breathing System

Parts of the “Bunch of Grapes”
1. main stem
2. two large branching stems
3. little stems
4. individual grapes
Note:
 The trachea is a hollow tube so as to allow the air to pass through, not like the main stem
of the plant you are using.
 There are only two large branching stems in the respiratory system.
 Unlike the grapes, the alveoli are so numerous that they cannot be counted individually.
 Bronchus (singular) and bronchi (plural); alveolus(singular) and alveoli (plural).

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Activity 3
MATCHING TYPE
Match column A with B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided before
each number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
____ 1. lungs A.
B.
____ 2. trachea
C.
____ 3. bronchioles
____ 4. nose D.
____ 5. alveoli E.
____ 6. bronchus F.
____ 7. diaphragm
G.

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Week 1
Answer Sheet
Name:___________________________________________________ Date:_______________________

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Activity 2
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________
Activity 3
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Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________
Lesson 2: Functions of the Human Respiratory System

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In our previous discussion, you learned that the parts of the human respiratory system in
charge of supplying oxygen are the nose, nasal passageways/nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, and
trachea which divides into two tubes called bronchi. Bronchi carry air into each lung. Inside the
lungs, the bronchi divide into bronchioles. At the end of the bronchioles are the alveoli. Inhaled
oxygen moves from the alveoli to the blood in the capillaries, and carbon dioxide moves from
the blood in the capillaries to the air in the alveoli. Under the lungs is a large dome-shaped
muscle called the diaphragm. The lungs are the main organ in the human respiratory system.
This time you will describe the function of each part of the human respiratory system.
The respiratory system consists of different parts that allow air to reach the lungs. But
before the air reaches the lungs, it must first be processed. Each part of the respiratory system
performs a specific function.
To learn the functions of each part of the respiratory system, do activity number 4.
Week 1
Activity 4
Complete Me
Objective:
 Describe the function of each part of the respiratory system.
Procedure:
1. Identify the letter that labels the part of the respiratory system. Write each part with its
corresponding function in the table provided below.

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Adapted from Science - Grade 9 Learner’s Module, 1st Edition, 2014
Figure 3. The human respiratory system
Parts of the Respiratory System Function
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

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Guide Question:
1. What will happen if one part of the system fails to carry out its function properly?
Have you experienced having colds and you have clogged nose? What organ should you
use in breathing? Yes, it’s the mouth! Is this organ part of the respiratory system? The mouth
also known as the oral cavity, is the secondary external opening for the respiratory tract.
Normally, we breathe through the nasal cavity, but the mouth can also be used if we have
problems with the nasal cavity.
The following are the functions of each part of the respiratory system:
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 Nose --------------- the entrance of air into the body

 Nasal cavity------ it is where the air is filtered, moistened and warmed
 Pharynx ---------- controls the passage of air to the lungs and food (from digestion)
to the esophagus
 Larynx ------------ connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains the vocal cord.
It prevents the passage of food into the lungs.
It controls the flow of air to the lungs
 Trachea ---------- main passageway of air into the lungs
 Bronchi(bronchus)--- carry air into each lung
 Lungs ------------- They help oxygen we breathe enter the red blood cells and get rid
of carbon dioxide when we breathe out.
 Bronchioles ------ tiny tubes that connect the bronchi to the alveoli.
 Alveoli (alveolus)------- the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
 Diaphragm ----------- controls the breathing process
Week 1
Activity 5
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM WORDSEARCH PUZZLE
Directions. Find and encircle the vocabulary words in the puzzle below. Look for them in all
directions including backwards and diagonally and use the encircled words to answer the
statements that follow.
T A P B R O N C H I I D A
R D I H X L U N G S L I L
A A B R A A X N Y R A L V
C M S O N R R T L K O G E
H S M N P T Y H T U O M O
E E W S O E C N S Z D A L

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A A N B K S H N X E K M I
Y X O Y N N E G Y X O S U
D I A P H R A G M G L T I
E B R O N C H I O L E S Y
__________ 1. It is a passage for both food (from digestion) and air.
__________ 2. It contains the vocal cord that produces sound.
__________ 3. It is also called the oral cavity that replaces the nasal cavity’s function when
needed.
__________ 4. It is known as windpipe which is the main passageway of air into the lungs.
__________ 5. The main organs of the respiratory system that help oxygen we breathe
enter the red blood cells and get rid of carbon dioxide as we breathe out.
__________ 6. A dome-shaped muscle that controls breathing.
__________ 7. They carry air into each lung.
__________ 8. It is where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
__________ 9. Entrance of air into our body.
__________10. These are tiny tubes that connect the bronchi to the alveoli.
Activity 4
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________

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Activity 5
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________

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Lesson 3: Breathing Mechanism in Humans

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In our previous discussion, you already learned about the essential parts and functions of
the human respiratory system. This time, you will learn the mechanism and activities of the lungs
and diaphragm.
As a review describe the path of oxygen through the respiratory system by filling in the
map.
Week 1
Activity 6
The Oxygen Treasure Map
Write the path of oxygen from outside of the body to the blood stream. Place the given
list of words below inside the box.
Larynx, Trachea, Alveoli, Nasal Cavity, Capillary, Pharynx, Bronchi, Bronchioles.
Outside
the body
1 2 3
6 5 4
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7 8 Blood
stream
When Does Breathing Happens

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Have you been in a crowded place like in the gym watching intramural games? or inside
a crowded bus? You are in a hurry to get out and find a place where there are few people so you
can move freely. This situation is similar to the process that makes air move in and out of the
lungs.
Put your hands on your chest and breathe in deeply. You will feel your chest getting
bigger. Now breathe out the air, and feel your chest return to its original size. Why does your
chest move when you breathe?
As you breathe in (inhalation), your diaphragm muscle contracts and flattens out, causing
it to move downward and the rib muscles pull upward causing air to fill up the lungs. Why is that
so? When the diaphragm moves down and lifts the rib cage up causing the chest to expand, they
provide more room for air to rush in and fills your lungs. This also reduces the force in your
lungs so the air will move in from the outside. When it’s time to exhale (breathe out), everything
happens in reverse. Your diaphragm relaxes and the ribs and lungs push in, causing the air out of
the lungs.
Week 1
Activity 7
Bottled Balloons
Objectives:
 Explain how the lungs work

 Describe how the movement of the diaphragm helps the air go in and out of the lungs
Study the diagram below. Complete the table and answer the questions that follow.

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Illustration by Eda J. Paragoso
Figure 4. The human breathing mechanism model
Guide Questions:
1. What does each part of the illustrated lung model represent in relation to the human
breathing system?
Parts of the lung model Parts of the human breathing system
1. straw inserted on top of the bottle
2. plastic bottle
3. 2 small straws
4. 2 small balloons
5. big balloon at the bottom
2. What happens to the two small balloons inside as you pull down the big balloon at the
bottom of the model?
3. What happens to the two small balloons as you push up the big balloon at the bottom?
4. How does the movement of the diaphragm cause the air go in and out of the lungs?
5. What might happen if you make a hole using a pointed object to any of the two small
balloons?
Activity 6
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________

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Activity 7
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________

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Lesson 4: Parts and Functions of the Human Circulatory System

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Your previous lesson tackled the parts and functions of human respiratory system. In
this lesson, you will learn circulatory system and how it works together with respiratory
system.
Animals, like us humans, are multicellular organisms that need a

process for transporting nutrients throughout our bodies and even in
removing wastes. The human circulatory system is a complex network
of blood vessels that reaches all parts of our body. This network
supplies the cells, tissues, and organs with oxygen and nutrients, and
eliminates carbon dioxide and waste compounds.
The gas exchange between tissues and blood is a very important

function of the circulatory system. Your blood absorbs oxygen and
releases carbon dioxide in the lungs. With this reason, the circulatory
and respiratory system, whose function is to obtain oxygen and
discharge carbon dioxide, work with each other.
Respiratory and circulatory systems work at the same time to

supply the body with oxygen and eliminate waste such as carbon
dioxide. Moreover, they work together perfectly by coordinating the
functions of the many parts of each system.
Adapted from the Science
9 Learner’s Module, 1st
Edition, 2014
Figure 1. The human

circulatory system
Week 1
Activity 8
Activity 1. Crossword Puzzle: Circulatory System

Objective: Identify the components of the circulatory system.
Materials: Activity Sheet, Pen
Procedure: Complete the crossword puzzle below with the given first letter of each word.
1 A
2 B
3 C 4 O

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5 S
6 V
7H
8 V
ACROSS DOWN
3. a system that is made up of the 1. largest artery
heart, blood vessels and the blood 2. carries oxygen, nutrients and other
5. movement of blood from the materials throughout the body
heart to the rest of the body 3. smallest blood vessels in the body
excluding the lungs 4. one of the materials delivered by
6. pumping chambers of the heart blood in the body
7. it pumps the blood throughout 6. they are located between each of
the body the atrium and ventricle to prevent
8. carry deoxygenated blood to the blood from flowing backwards
heart
Activity 8
Answer Sheet
Name:________________________________________________Date:__________________________

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Respiratory and Circulatory Systems,

What Is This Module About?

Lesson 1: I. Parts of the Human Respiratory System

Lesson 2: II. Functions of the Human Respiratory System

Lesson 3: III. Breathing Mechanism in Humans

Lesson 4: IV. Parts and Functions of the Human Circulatory System

What Will You Learn From This Module?

After reading this module, you should be able to:

EXEQUIEL M. RAMIENTOS JR, LPT

How to learn from this module

1. Read and follow the instructions carefully.

2. Answer the pretest.

3. Take down notes and record points for clarification.

5. Try to obtain at least 85% level of proficiency in the tests.

Let’s See What You Already Know

______1. Which of the following is the function of the respiratory system?

a. absorption of nutrients c. gas exchange

EXEQUIEL M. RAMIENTOS JR, LPT

a. carbon monoxide, oxygen c. carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

a. Alveoli b. Bronchus c. Heart d. Trachea

a. trachea b. epiglottis c. larynx d. bronchus

______6. Which of the following statements is NOT part of exhalation?

a. The ribcage contracts inward

b. The volume of the chest cavity decreases

c. The diaphragm contracts and pulls downward

d. The pressure within the chest cavity increases

a. Bronchi b. Alveoli c. Bronchioles d. Trachea

a. Air pressure remains the same c. Air pressure is increased

a. Heart b. Blood vessels c. Blood d. Arteries

a. Arteries b. Veins c. Capillaries d. All of the above

_____11. What is the main function of the blood in circulatory system?

b. Pumps the blood throughout the body

c. Where the exchange of gases and nutrients take place.

d. Where the carbon dioxide is absorbing.

the heart to the rest of the body, excluding the lungs?

a. Pulmonary Circulation c. Systemic Circulation

b. Coronary Circulation d. Both a and c

and oxygen throughout the body?

a. Heart rate changes in response to our physical activity.

c. Veins have thinner walls than arteries.

d. The atria pump blood out of the heart.

a. Arteries b. Veins c. Atria d. Ventricles

Lesson 1: Parts of the Human Respiratory System

The Human Respiratory System

 Name the parts of the human respiratory system.

diaphragm nose nasal cavity pharynx lungs mouth larynx trachea

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niyog-niyogan, lato, cauliflower, malunggay leaves or even tree branches

(Note: Aplastic/real bunch of grapes is used as a model)

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Figure 2. The bunch of grapes model of the respiratory system

Parts of the Breathing System

2. two large branching stems

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Lesson 2: Functions of the Human Respiratory System