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Examine and explain how physical activity influences both the rate and depth of breathing.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceGas exchange in humansCore contentPractical objective

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Examine and explain how physical activity influences both the rate and depth of breathing

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Method for Measuring Breathing Rate

1. Have a partner perform a set of exercises for 5 minutes. 2. Measure the number of breaths taken in one minute before and after exercise. 3. Record the data in a table.

ConditionBreathing Rate (breaths/min)
Resting
After Exercise
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