The Human Machine · Human Systems

Circulation and Respiration

Examining the transport of oxygen and nutrients and the removal of waste products.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the heart and lungs work together to meet the body's energy demands?
  2. 2What are the long term effects of lifestyle choices on the cardiovascular system?
  3. 3How does the body adapt its respiratory rate during physical exertion?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Living ThingsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Biological World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: The Human Machine
Period: Human Systems

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