1.
Fill in the blanks:
a. __________________ prevents food from entering the trachea
b. _______________________ transports oxygen to different parts of our body.
c. _____________________ is also known as voice box.
d. The tiny air sacs present in bronchioles are called _______________________
e. The _______________________ system circulates blood to different parts of our body.
f. __________________________ are tiny tubes which carry blood around our body.
g. ________________________ is a muscular pump that pumps blood around our body.
h. Which blood cells carry oxygen to different parts of the body?
i. _____________________ carries blood rich in carbon dioxide back to heart.
j. _____________________ are thick and muscular blood vessels
k. __________________________ is an infection caused by fungi that grows on out skin on
the feet
l. _________________________ is a disease caused by bacteria that usually affects the
lungs.
m. ______________________ is a disease caused by bacteria found in contaminated food
and water.
n. ________________________ is a disease caused by fungal spores found in bird
droppings.
2. Write the composition of inhaled air?
3. State the functions of : trachea, alveoli and lungs
4. What are pathogens? Name different types of pathogens.
5. What are parasites? Name 2 diseases caused by parasites.
6. What are viruses? Name 2 diseases caused by viruses.
7. Describe the function of capillaries.
8. Why is circulatory system called as double circulatory system?
9. What is an insect vector? How will you prevent transmission of diseases caused by insect
vectors?
10. How can you prevent transmission of pathogens through air?