respiration and movement keywords Flashcards

1
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respiration

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The reaction that releases energy in living cells

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2
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glucose

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a simple sugar used in the respiration reaction

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3
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aerobic respiration

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respiration using oxygen to release energy

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4
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respiratory system

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the group of organs needed to move oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the cells

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5
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diffusion

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the spreading out of particles from high concentration to low concentration

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6
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gas exchange

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when two or more gasses move from place to place in opposite directions

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7
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lungs

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organs that get oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide

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8
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alveoli

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the pocket shaped structures in the lungs where gas exchange happens

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9
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bronchus

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large tube leading from the trachea to the lungs

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10
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bronchioles

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small branching tubes leading from the bronchus in a lung

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11
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diaphragm

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muscular organ that helps with breathing

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12
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intercostal muscles

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muscles between the ribs that help with breathing

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13
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rib

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bones that protect your heart and lungs

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14
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ribcage

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all your ribs

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15
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trachea

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tube shaped organ that allows air into your lungs

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16
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cillia

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waving strands that stick out of some cells

17
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cilliated epithelial cells

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specialised cell with waving cillia to sweep mucus along

18
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mucus

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sticky liquid that traps particles

19
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breathing

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muscle movement that fills and empties the lungs with air

20
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breathing rate

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number of times you breathe in a minute

21
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exhale

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breathe out

22
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inhale

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breathe in

23
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joint

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a place in your skeleton where bones meet

24
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skull

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a collection of bones that protect your brain

25
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vertebrae

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the bones in your back

26
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ball and socket joint

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a ball shaped piece of bone fits into a socket made by other bones

27
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hinge joint

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a joint where two bones form a hinge

28
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antagonistic pair

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two muscles that pull bones in opposite directions