Physiology: Exercise and Respiration Rate
Students will determine the effect that exercise has on pulmonary function.
The above graph shows the respiration rate of a person at rest. During inhalation, the expansion of the chest cavity causes an increase in pressure that is recorded by the sensor in the belt. Students should predict the effect that exercise will have on the respiration rate and collect additional data to verify their hypothesis.
Lab Summary
Record respiration rate before and after exercise.
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Method
Use a Respiration Rate Sensor to measure respiration (breathing) rate before, during, and after exercise.
Here's What You Need
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Probeware
PASPORT Respiration Rate Sensor (PS-2133) - $175
The Respiration Rate Sensor measures the change in pressure that occurs as the chest cavity expands and contracts during breathing.
Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) - $329
The Xplorer GLX is a data collection, graphing, and analysis tool designed for science students and educators.
Lab Manual
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