All living things need air to survive.
All living things need air to survive.
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The air around us is made up different types of gases.
The air around us is made up different types of gases.
(Moving air is called wind)
The composition of gases in the air are
The composition of gases in the air are
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The human respiratory system helps us to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide.
The human respiratory system helps us to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide.
The parts of the human respiratory system are
Nose
Windpipe
Lungs (exchange of gases takes place here)
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Watch the following video to learn more about the human respiratory system.
Watch the following video to learn more about the human respiratory system.
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The process of taking in oxygen to release carbon dioxide and energy is called respiration.
What about fishes?
What about fishes?
Fish Respiratory System
Fish Respiratory System
The parts of the fish respiratory system are
Mouth
Gills (exchange of gases takes place here)
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Fishes take in water through their mouth. The dissolved oxygen in water will be taken in, into their gills. Watch the following video to learn more!
Do plants also go through respiration?
Do plants also go through respiration?
Yes, plants go through respiration as well. They also go through another process called photosynthesis.
These processes involve the exchange of gases. These gases pass through the tiny openings (stomata) found on the underside of leaves.
Stoma found on underside of leaves. There are many stoma found on one leaf.
Plural : stomata
Singular: stoma
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The stoma opens and closes to allow exchange of gases to take place.
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How do photosynthesis and respiration take place in plants?
How do photosynthesis and respiration take place in plants?
The presence of light is important for photosynthesis to take place. Plants take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen during this process.
Just like in humans and fishes, respiration for plants take place all the time. During this process, plants take in oxygen and gives out carbon dioxide.
Watch the following video to understand more about photosynthesis and respiration.
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