The Breathing System Flashcards
1
Q
What is cellular respiration?
A
- The process in which WATER,CO2 and ENERGY are released from GLUCOSE using OXYGEN.
2
Q
What are the organs of the breathing system?
A
- The NASAL PASSAGES and TRACHEA.
- The RIBS and DIAPHRAGM
- The LUNGS
3
Q
What does the nasal passages and trachea consist of?
A
- NOSE, NASAL HAIRS and NASAL CAVITY
- Mucous membranes and mucous
- The trachea (windpipe)
4
Q
Describe the process of cellular respiration.
A
- Blood moves food substances to our cells
- Chemical reactions release energy from the glucose
- Cells need oxygen for this reaction
- Reaction= carbon dioxide and water
- Carbon Dioxide is breathed out.
