Respiration Flashcards
What is the word formula for Respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
also releases energy (ATP)
What is the symbol equation for respiration?
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O
I think this is aerobic
Is respiration Exothermic or Endothermic?
Exothermic
What does Aerobic respiration mean?
Respiration with Oxygen
What is the word formula for anaerobic respiration?
Glucose → Lactic Acid + energy?
What is the oxygen debt?
Additional oxygen required after anaerobic respiration to break down lactic acid
What does air have to go through before getting to the alveoli?
Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli
What is exchanged in the alveoli?
Oxygen in and Carbon Dioxide out
How thick are the walls of the alveoli?
One cell
How are the lungs adapted?
Alveoli have large surface area, good blood supply (capillaries), and thin walls
What is limewater used to test for?
CO2₂ (turns milky when present)
How does air get inhaled into the lungs?
Intercostal muscles move out. Diaphragm contracts and moves down causing decrease in pressure, making air enter the lungs. (reverse for exhale)
What does cilia and mucus in the respiratory system do?
Protects the system. Particles and bacteria stick to mucus, and cilia move it up to the back of the throat.
What does ATP mean?
Adenosine triphosphate
idk if it’ll be on test but funny word hehe
Why is smoking bad?
Smoke paralyses cilia, particles clog mucus, tar = cancer, nicotine is addictive
