Biology-lungs Flashcards
What is the order for where the air passes through
Trachea-bronchus-bronchiole-air sacs
What is respiration
A chemical reaction
Where does respiration happen
In every cell
Who does respiration
Every living thing
Why do living organisms do respiration
For energy
What are the two types of respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration
Glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration
Glucose = lactic acid + energy
How is the trachea kept open
It has rings of cartilage or keep it open
What gas diffuses into the alveoli
Carbon dioxide
What gas diffuses into the blood from the alveoli
Oxygen
What is the red substance that carries chemicals around your body
Haemoglobin