Unit 1 Review so far (Marathon Runner)

Front

What gas do the lungs expel when you exhale?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

Which part of the cell is responsible for containing the genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What gas is represented by letter B in the respiratory diagram?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

Back

Oxygen (O2) is exchanged for Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Front

What is the main requirement for aerobic respiration?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the process called when cells convert glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen?

Back

Aerobic respiration

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

Front

What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?

Back

Hemoglobin binds to oxygen and carries it from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What happens to oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs?

Back

Oxygen diffuses into the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses out.

Front

What is the significance of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to allow air to enter the lungs and relaxes to push air out.