Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Respiration and Ventilation
Experiment #10 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Use a Respiration Belt to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual.
- Evaluate the effect of holding of breath on the respiratory cycle.
- Evaluate the effect of rebreathing of air on the respiratory cycle.
Ventilation and Heart Rate
Experiment #11 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Monitor the heart rate of the test subject using a Heart Rate Monitor.
- Monitor the breathing pattern of the test subject using a Respiration Belt.
- Evaluate the effects of hyperventilation and hypoventilation on heart rate.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- C Interactions and interdependence
- Level of organization
- 3 Organisms
- Topic
- C3.1 Integration of body systems
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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