Personal Reflections

The topic on respiration made me realize a handful of lessons which are both practical and theoretical (or based on the medical/scientific explanation of the lesson). The following summarizes my realizations for the topic on respiration:

1. Respiration makes us alive. Without breathing, we would not be alive and would not be able to perform any activities we wish to do so. Aerobic respiration is critical for all living organisms. No living creature would survive in the absence of this process.

2. The Respiratory System is a complex organ system, but the simplest way to put it is like this: “The respiratory system is a group of organs and tissues that work together to enable you to breathe. This system is made up of your airways, lungs, and blood vessels. The respiratory system also includes the muscles that power your lungs. These components operate in tandem to distribute oxygen throughout the body and eliminate waste gases such as carbon dioxide.”

3. As one grows older, the respiration rate decreases. I remember doing physical fitness tests in grade school and then doing them again in high school. I remember feeling curious regarding the decrease in the “heart beats” that I had in grade school versus high school. I never bothered to look it up online, but it was good to know this fact through our discussion on respiration.