Respiration And Breathing Flashcards
1
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
Needs oxygen to release energy from food.
2
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
Does not use oxygen to release energy from food.
3
Q
How does oxygen get to our cells
A
Oxygen is carried by the haemoglobin on red blood cells.
4
Q
Aerobic respiration takes place
A
In all living cells in the human body.
5
Q
Fermentation
A
Yeast coverts sugars to alcohol in the absence of oxygen
6
Q
Cramp
A
When u get a cramp whilst exercising it Is caused by the acid that your cells produce when they respire anaerobically (without oxygen)
7
Q
Respiration
A
Releasing energy from food
