Respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Functions
Major
A
- Gas exchange between orginisms interacting with the enviroment
1
Q
Functions
Minor
A
- Defending body againist microraganisms
- Producing sound
- Controlling of body fluid
2
Q
Why do we breathe
A
To get oxygen that reacts with glucose
- cellular repiration produces carbon dioxide water and energy
- C6H12O2 + O6
- Cells use ATP (energy molecule) for growth, movemetent and buliding new molecules.
