Respiration Flashcards
1
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Aerobic
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requiring the presence of air or free oxygen for life.
2
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Anaerobic
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Anaerobic means ‘without air’ and refers to the body producing energy without oxygen
3
Q
Cellular
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Cellular respiration is a series of chemical reactions that break down glucose to produce ATP, which may be used as energy to power many reactions throughout the body
4
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External
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External respiration, also known as breathing, involves both bringing air into the lungs (inhalation) and releasing air to the atmosphere (exhalation).
