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Respiration
It is the chemical reaction of breaking down nutrient compounds to release energy
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Breathing
Is a series of contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to increase and decrease pressure
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Goblet cells
Cells that lie in the lining of the bronchus which produce mucus to trap dust and bacteria
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Cilia
Cells that beat to remove the mucus from the bronchus
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The route air to reach the respiratory surface
Trachea - bronchus - bronchiole - alveolus - capillaries
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Aerobic respiration
It is the break down of nutrients to release a large amount of energy in the presence of oxygen
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Anaerobic respiration
It is the break down of nutrients to release a low amount of energy with the absence of oxygen
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Is a series of contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to increase and decrease pressure

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Breathing

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Cells that lie in the lining of the bronchus which produce mucus to trap dust and bacteria

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Cells that beat to remove the mucus from the bronchus

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Trachea - bronchus - bronchiole - alveolus - capillaries

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