Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
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.
Oxygen Extraction During Respiration
Experiment #12 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Measure the concentration of exhaled oxygen.
- Observe the efficiency of oxygen extraction by the lungs as the inhaled oxygen concentration is reduced.
Effect of Exercise on Oxygen Usage
Experiment #13 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Obtain graphical representation of changes in O2 concentration with breathing at rest and after exercise.
- Calculate oxygen consumption at rest and after exercise.
- Correlate your findings with clinical situations.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Biology
- Section
- Options
- Topic
- D. Human Physiology
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