12L4 Respiratory System: Respiration

Front

What is the energy that is produced in cell respiration?

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ATP

Front

Anaerobic means

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without oxygen

Front

Gas exchange is needed to supply _____________ to cells and remove __________________

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oxygen; carbon dioxide

Front

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place are called

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Alveoli

Front

The trachea leads to the...

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Bronchi

Front

What is gaseous exchange?

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The movement of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide between the alveoli and bloodstream

Front

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the lungs?

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pulmonary vein

Front

Which blood vessel brings deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

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pulmonary artery

Front

The composition of carbon dioxide in exhaled air is

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4%

Front

During inhalation, the intercostal muscles

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contract