The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Respiration
A
The release of energy from glucose in the muscles
2
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
Respiration at rest uses oxygen
Glucose + Oxygen= Energy + Water + Carbon dioxide
3
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
When exercising very hard, the heart cannot get enough oxygen to the muscles. Respiration then becomes anaerobic.
Glucose = Energy + Lactic acid