Respiration Flashcards
Aerobic Respiration
respiration with oxygen
Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide and Water
Alveoli
small air sacs in the lungs with thin walls, a good blood supply from surrounding capillaries and a large surface area
Anaerobic Respiration
respiration without oxygen, glucose = lactic acid
Breathing Rate
oftenness of breaths
Breathing Value
deepness of breaths
Bronchi
branches that lead off the trachea to the lungs
Bronchioles
lead off the bronchis to the alveolis
Cellular Respiration
an exothermic reaction which is continuously occurring in living cells to release energy for metabolic processes
Gills
respiratory system of fish
Gillplate
layer of cartilage in the gills containing small filaments with bronchi on them
Glycogen
glucose that is stored in the liver and muscles when carbohydrates are consumed
Operculum
flap that covers the gills
Oxygen Debt
what happens when there is still lactic acid in the muscles needing to be broken up after exercising
Trachea
held open by C-shaped rings of cartilage, also known as the windpipe