respiration 2/3/22 Flashcards
1
Q
what do mitochondria do
A
they produce energy in our bodies
2
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what is respiration
A
respiration is a chemical reaction which takes place in the cells of all living things, breaking down glucose to release energy. it happens in mitochondria
3
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respiration ______ energy
A
releases
4
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____ + _____ = _____ + ____ + ____
A
glucose (from food) + oxygen (from air/breathing) = carbon dioxide (breathed out) + water + energy
5
Q
carbon dioxide and water are ___ ______
A
waste products
6
Q
you need energy to…
A
move, stay awake, concentrate
7
Q
lungs are responsible for getting ____ into our _______ for _____ and removing ____ ____
A
oxygen, bloodstream, respiration, carbon dioxide
8
Q
alveolus
A
the air sacs in the lungs are known as alveoli. Under the microscope they appear like a bunch of grapes
