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1
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Define Cellular Respiration (Aerobic) system
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A process in which the body’s cells use oxygen to generate energy through the various metabolic pathways found in the mitochondria of the cells
2
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Cellular respiration
Time frame for this system
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2-3 mins
3
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cellular respiration
Name a couple of activities in which this system is used primarily
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- Distance running
- Cycling
- Rowing
- Swimming
4
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What are the 3 sub pathways of cellular respiration
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- Glycolysis
- Krebs cycle
- ETC
5
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cellular respiration
Equation
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Glucose + 6 O 2 –> 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O + ATP