By: Sakshana and Rebecca Lee

The relationship between the rate

of respiration and the oxygen and
carbon dioxide contents in the body
1. During vigorous exercise, muscles require more oxygen and glucose to
release energy during cellular respiration. So, rate of respiration increase.

2.Thus, to supply more oxygen, rate and depth of breathing increase.

3.At the same time, the heartbeat increase to pump more blood into circulation.

This enable more oxygen and glucose to be supplied for cellular respiration
and more carbon dioxide removed from the cells.

Rate of ventilation increase.Rate of ventilation is the rate of gaseous exchange

between alveoli and blood capillaries.

RELAXING
-The rate of breathing : 18-20 times/minute
-The rate of heartbeat : 60-70beats/minute
- Normal, at optimal levels sufficient to maintain all
normal body functions
VIGOROUS EXERCISE
•The rate of breathing : 30 times/minute
•The rate of heartbeat : 120 beats/minute
•Help to deliver more oxygen and glucose to the
respiring cells and remove carbon dioxide from the
cells at a faster rate.
FEAR
-The adrenal glands secrete the adrenaline hormone
into the bloodstream.
-The effects of the adrenaline hormone :
•The rate of breathing increases
- To increase the supply of oxygen.
• The rate of heartbeat increases
-To transport more oxygen to the muscle cells.
• The rate of cellular respiration increases.
-To produce sufficient energy for the body to react.
AT HIGH ALTITUDE
- The atmosphere pressure is low, this may lead to
difficultly in breathing.
- Above 10,00 feet , the decreased partial pressure of
oxygen cause a drop in the oxygen level of the blood.
- A person will experience headaches, nausea and
dizziness.