respiration and movement keywords Flashcards
respiration
The reaction that releases energy in living cells
glucose
a simple sugar used in the respiration reaction
aerobic respiration
respiration using oxygen to release energy
respiratory system
the group of organs needed to move oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the cells
diffusion
the spreading out of particles from high concentration to low concentration
gas exchange
when two or more gasses move from place to place in opposite directions
lungs
organs that get oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide
alveoli
the pocket shaped structures in the lungs where gas exchange happens
bronchus
large tube leading from the trachea to the lungs
bronchioles
small branching tubes leading from the bronchus in a lung
diaphragm
muscular organ that helps with breathing
intercostal muscles
muscles between the ribs that help with breathing
rib
bones that protect your heart and lungs
ribcage
all your ribs
trachea
tube shaped organ that allows air into your lungs