Respiration & Air Pollution Flashcards

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Respiration

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The process by which energy is released from food by all living cells

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Breathing

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Refers to the movements that cause air to be moved into and out of the lungs, which form part of the respiratory system

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Gaseous exchange

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The process by which oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood through a respiratory system

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Aerobic Respiration

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The process by which energy is released from food by all living cells using oxygen

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Anaerobic respiration

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The process by which energy is released from food by living cells without the use of oxygen

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Pollution

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The contamination of the natural environment by the release of unpleasant and harmful substances into the environment

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Effects of smoking

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Lung damage
Cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus or lungs

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Importance of smoke-free environments

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Protects individuals against exposure to secondhand smoke.

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