Respiration

VIDEO: Breath of Life: Our Respiratory System
Respiration provides the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide waste. This full motion video program explains what the respiratory system is, as well as describing the function of its different parts, particularly the lungs, nose, trachea, bronchi, alveola, larynx and pharynx. Also examined is how the respiratory system interacts with other body systems, the steps of the breathing process and factors such as activity levels that affect the respiratory rate. Different problems and ailments (such as smoking) that affect the respiratory system are also covered.
Grades: Gr. 4 - Gr. 8     Runtime: 24:00     ©1992    Rainbow Educational Media

VIDEO: The Inside Story with Slim Goodbody: The Breath of Life: The Inside Story of Respiration
Illustrates how the respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and gets rid of waste, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. Using giant models, Slim traces the path oxygen takes from the air to the alveoli, capillaries, and body cells, and the path carbon dioxide takes back.
Grades: Gr. 2 - Gr. 5     Runtime: 15:33     ©1980    Slim Goodbody

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