respiration Flashcards
examples of processes driven by energy from respiration
- anabolic reactions
- active transport
- movement
- mantainance of body temperature
define aerobic respiration
oxidation of glucose in the presence of oxygen with the release of a large amount of energy
word and chemical eqn for aerobic respiration
word eqn:
glucose + oxygen —> large amount of energy + water + carbon dioxide
chemical eqn:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 —> large amount of energy + 6H2O + 6CO2
definition of anaerobic respiration
breakdown of food substances in the absence of oxygen with the release of a relatively small amount of energy
word eqn for anaerobic respiration in humans
glucose —> lactic acid + small amount of energy
word eqn for anaerobic respiration in yeast
glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide + small amount of energy
why may anaerobic respiration in yeast (alcohol fermentation) kill the yeast?
ethanol produced might accumulate in the medium around the cells until its concentration rises to a level that prevents further fermentation, killing the yeast.
what happens to breathing rate during strenous exercise
- muscles contract vigourously for faster movement, increased energy demand in muscles
- breathing rate and heart rate increases to increase rate of respiration to release more energy
- enables:
- increased rate of oxygenated blood in lungs
- increased rate of transport of oxygen and glucose to muscles
- increased rate of removal of carbon dioxide produced
what if the increase in oxygen uptake by aerobic respiration is unable to meet oxygen demand in muscles
- anaerobic respiration releases the additional energy required for increased muscle contraction
- causes accumulation of lactic acid in muscles that can lead to fatigue.
why does breathing rate and heart rate remain high after exercise?
- some lactic acid is sent to the liver to be oxidised into carbon dioxide and water
- some lactic acid is converted into glucose and later glycogen for storage in liver and muscles.
- addtional oxygen used to oxidise lactic acid is called oxygen debt
- heart and breathing rate return to norm when all lactic acid has been oxidised (oxygen debt is paid)
what can measure rate of respiration
respirometer, measures rate of oxygen used
how does respirometer work
- living organisms respire, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
- carbon dioxide is absorbed by soda lime
- pressure of air in test tube decreases
- colored liquid moves towards living organisms in the test tube
- rate of oxygen used is distance moved by the colored liquid per unit time
parts of respiratory system
- trachea
- pharynx
- larynx (voice box)
- diaphragm
- internal intercostal muscles
- external intercostal muscles
- bronchi
- bronchioles
- alveoli
details of larynx (voice box)
- contains vocal chords
- air passage for sound production
details of trachea (windpipe)
- 12 cm long
- supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage, which reinforces front and side of airways, helping to protect it