Breathing Flashcards
What are the specific features of exhaled air?
Warmer Less oxygen (16%) More carbon dioxide (5.04%) More water CO2 + 6H2O
What specific features does inhaled air have?
Cooler More oxygen (21%) Less carbon dioxide (0.04%) Less water C6H12O6 + 6O2
What similarities do inhaled and exhaled air have
Same amount of nitrogen (78%)
same amount of argon + other gases (0.96%)
What happens to your rib cage when you inhale?
Muscles contract
Rib cage moves up and out
ACTIVE
What happens to your rib cage when you exhale?
Muscles relax
Rib cage moves down and in
PASSIVE
TRUE OR FALSE:
Your vital capacity is the most air you can inhale
True
Do you breath in more air running or resting?
Running
Why is the alveolus good at its job?
One cell thick walls
Large surface area
Close blood supply
What is aerobic respiration?
Process where oxygen is used to break down glucose to form carbon dioxide and water
What is anaerobic respiration?
Glucose is broken down with out oxygen (stitch)
What acid causes a stitch?
Lactic acid
Where does respiration happen?
Mitochondria
In the alveolus where do the gases go?
They diffuse into the red blood cells in the capillary blood vessel.
High concentration to low concentration
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration
Glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water
What minerals do roots absorb?
Nitrogen - growth
Phosphorus - roots
Potassium - leaves/flowers
Magnesium - chlorophyll
