13 Transport FOR RESPIRATION Flashcards
1
Q
Breathing
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Oxygen enters the body through the mouth or nose. It travels down the trachea which branches into bronchi, into a bronchus, bronchioles and into alveoli. From the alveoli, oxygen enters a red blood cell and is carried around the body. Oxygen is used in respiration.
2
Q
diagram for breathing
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draw it
3
Q
OESOPHAGUS
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OESOPHAGUS
Pushes food to the stomach
4
Q
STOMACH
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STOMACH
Adds acid to kill bacteria and allows digestive chemicals to work. Churns to mix.
5
Q
SMALL INTESTINE
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SMALL INTESTINE
Small particles of food are passed into the bloodstream and used in respiration.
6
Q
what happens to oxgen and glucose
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Oxygen and glucose are carried by the blood to all the cells in the body for respiration.
7
Q
diagram for digestion
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