chapter 11 Flashcards
revision
2 examples of what energy from resp. is used for in cells
making protiens - joining amino acids / contracting muscles
where does all energy come from
food
what is the main nutrient providing energy
glucose
what is respiration
a series of metabolic reactions that break down gluocse to release energy.
which is better for inspiration?
nose
why is nose better for inspiration
filters air and moistens
where is mucus made
goblet cells that cover turbinal bones, which moisten air entering
where are cillia found
along trachea and bronchi
function of cillia
hair like projections move bacteria and dust particles getting trapped on them and the mucus and move to back of throat to stop lungs getting blocked
where does air enter trachea from
nose or mouth
what is above trachea that stops choking
eppiglotis - closes trachea to stop food going down trachea when swallowing.
where is the larynx
below trachea
what does the trachea divide into
left and right broncus
where are the two broncus’ placed
left and right lung
whats at the end of each broncus
broncheolie
where are alveolie located
end of brocheoles
where does gas exchange take place
surface of alveolie