Resperation and breathing Flashcards
1
Q
Aerobic resperation
A
Needs oxygen to release energy from food
2
Q
Anaerobic resperation
A
Does not use oxygen to release energy from food
3
Q
How is oxygen carried to our cells
A
Oxygen is carried to our cells by haemoglobin
4
Q
Nose
A
Inhales oxygen
5
Q
Mouth
A
To exhale carbon dioxide
6
Q
Trachea (windpipe)
A
Carries air to and from lungs, held open with rings of cartilage
7
Q
Bronchus
A
Carries air between the windpipe and lungs
8
Q
Alveolus
A
Gaseous exchange of oxygen
9
Q
Rib
A
Bones that protect lungs, heart etc.
10
Q
Diaphragm
A
Sheet of muscle (base of chest) causes air to move in and out of the lungs
11
Q
Intercostal muscle
A
Works with diaphragm (same function) allows rib cage to move
12
Q
Larynx
A
Allows us to make sounds
13
Q
Resperation
A
The release of energy from our food
