A reaction involving the hydrolysis of glucose to form ATP
Respiration
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The process of bringing oxygen into the cells and removing carbon dioxide from them
Gas exchange
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The process of bringing air or water to and from an exchange surface
Ventilation
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What additional feature increases the efficiency of gas exchange in organisms which posses a circulatory system and respiratory system?
Concentration gradient
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Valves that can open and close to allow gas exchange and reduce water loss
Spiracles
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The tracheae branch repeatedly until they end as very fine, thin walled ....
Tracheoles
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Has a skeleton made entirely of cartilage and has 5 Gill clefts just behind the head on each side which open at Gill slits
Cartilaginous fish
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Use the counter-current flow mechanism
Bony fish
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The flap which covered the gills
Operculum
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What is the name of the airtight compartment of the body that encloses the lungs?
Thorax
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What supports the airways and prevents them from collapsing during low pressure? (it is c shaped)
Cartilage
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A disease that breaks down the alveoli air sacks
Emphysema
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A chemical substance which covers the surface of the alveoli. It reduces surface tension and prevents the alveoli from sticking together and collapsing when breathing out
Surfactant
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Where in the lead are the stomata found?
Lower epidermis
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The process of bringing oxygen into the cells and removing carbon dioxide from them
Back
Gas exchange
Card 3
Front
The process of bringing air or water to and from an exchange surface
Back
Card 4
Front
What additional feature increases the efficiency of gas exchange in organisms which posses a circulatory system and respiratory system?
Back
Card 5
Front
Valves that can open and close to allow gas exchange and reduce water loss
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