Gas exchange Flashcards
What is the definition of respiration?
A biochemical process by which ATP is produced, using a fuel such as glucose
What is the purpose of gas exchange?
The purpose for gas exchange and the supply of oxygen is respiration
What is the pH of the blood plasma and intercellular fluid?
The pH of blood plasma is 7.4
How are large animals impacted when it comes to oxygen?
Large animals require large amounts of food to maintain along with large amounts of oxygen for reputation.
What is a spiracle?
An opening in the exoskeleton of an insect that connects to the tracheal system
What is a tracheae?
Trachea are tubes in the insect respiratory system that carry air
Why are insects exoskeleton waxy?
Insects have a waxy exoskeleton that makes them waterproof. This prevents them from drying out and losing water.
Does warmer water hold more or less oxygen?
Warmer water allows less oxygen to dissolve
How does gas move between the alveoli and capillary
Diffusion
What is the direction of blood and water in fish
Counter current
