Chapter 9: Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
Respiration is the process of transferring energy from glucose into all other cells
2
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
A reaction that transfers energy to the surroundings/environment
3
Q
What are the products of aerobic respiration?
A
Carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
What is produced by anaerobic respiration in muscle cells?
A
Lactic acid
5
Q
Give three things that increase to supply the muscles with more oxygenated blood during exercise
A
Breathing rate, breath volume and the heart rate
6
Q
Im which organ is lactic acid converted back to glucose?
A
The liver
