Respiratory System: Human Body
The Cornwallis School in Kent have produced some excellent notes for their Year 8 and 9 pupils (12-15 years) on the blood system, breathing and respiration and bones and muscles.
[http://www.cornwallis.kent.sch.uk/]
Respiratory System: Helpful Revision Notes
You need to know about three things: Tissue Respiration getting energy out of glucose. Ventilation of the Lungs getting air in and out of your lungs. Gaseous Exchange swapping Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide.
[http://www.purchon.com/]
Respiratory System: Human Structure
Humans need a continuous supply of oxygen for cellular respiration, and they must get rid of excess carbon dioxide, the poisonous waste product of this process.
[http://www.cdli.ca/]
Respiratory System: Human Body
All the major systems of the body are covered here. Suitable for 10 to 12 year olds.
[http://www.thinkquest.org/]
Respiratory System: Human Body
Hear how each organ of the body works, how to keep it healthy and what can go wrong, on this site from the BBC. The audio material was originally broadcast on BBC World Service.
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/]
Respiratory System: Anatomy
Anatomy of the respiratory system, with links to respiratory disorders.
[http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/]
Respiratory System: Functions
Detailed paper on the structure and function of the lung with pictures of the trachea, alveolar sacs, bronchial mucus glands, and bacteria.
[http://edcenter.med.cornell.edu/]
Respiratory System: Primary Functions
The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.
[http://sln.fi.edu/]
