Respiratory system

Assignment Brief: Please not that the essay must include an essay plan. Task 1: Write an essay that explains the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the human body using an illustrating image and Include: • a description of the structures that make up the human respiratory system (assessment criterion 1.1) • an explanation of the ways that the human respiratory system is adapted to ensure efficient gas exchange (1.1) • an explanation of the mechanism of breathing, both at rest and during exercise (1.2) • an explanation of the way that breathing is regulated at rest and during exercise(add image) (1.3 & 2.3) • an explanation of the ways that red blood cells are adapted to carry oxygen (2.1) • an explanation of the way that oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at both the lungs and body tissues ( also how they are delivered to the tissues and how they are transported in the blood)(2.2) Your essay must be illustrated and fully referenced. Word count 2000 (+/- 10%). Ensure that your essay is logically structured –have a clear introduction, fluent content and a sensible conclusion. Intext referencing as well as full Harvard referencing for the text and all the images. 1.1 Identify structures of the human respiratory system and explain the adaptations for efficient gas exchange. Completed forms to be made available for external moderation. 1.2 Explain the mechanism of breathing, including tidal breathing at rest and forced exhalation. during exercise 1.3 Describe the regulation of breathing at rest and in response to exercise. 2.1 Explain the adaptations of red blood cells in relation to their role in transporting oxygen. 2.2 Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in both the lungs and tissues of the body 2.3 Explain how the rate of breathing is controlled by the nervous system Completed forms to be made available for external moderation.