respiration and breathing

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Created on: 18-05-22 15:56

what is the word equation for respiration

oxygen = glucose = carbon dioxide + water + energy

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Which two structures does the trachea lead to in the lungs?

Your trachea is divided into 2 air passages called bronchial tubes. One bronchial tube leads to the left lung, the other to the right lung

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Which is the correct equation for aerobic respiration in humans?

glucose + enzymes = carbon dioxide + ethanol / lactic acid.

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Where in the cell do most aerobic respiration reactions happen?

mitochondria

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Gas exchange takes place in the alveoli. Which is not true?
The alveoli have a moist surface
The alveoli have a small surface area
The alveoli have a very good blood supply
The alveoli have very thin permeable walls

The alveoli have a small surface area

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Your breathing is controlled by your:
Lungs
Diaphragm
Brain?

Correct Answer:
Brain
An area in your brain tells your body when to breathe. It sends signals to your muscles and lungs. If your brain doesn’t send the right signals, you can stop breathing. If this happens to you regularly while you sleep, you may have a

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Your two lungs are the same size.
True
False?

False
Your right lung is bigger because your heart takes up a lot of space on your left side. Both are divided into sections called lobes, and your right lung has three of these, while your left has two. Together, they weigh less than 3 pounds.

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How many gallons of air do you breathe in each day?

Between 2,100 and 2,900
That air puts much-needed oxygen into your bloodstream. If you stop breathing for longer than 4 minutes, it can permanently damage your organs.

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As you age, your lungs hold less air. true or false ?

As you age, your lungs hold less air.

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The work of breathing is done by the:
Diaphragm
Windpipe
Arteries?

Correct Answer:
Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a wall of muscle just below your lungs. It separates your chest from your abdomen. When you breathe in, it pushes downward, letting air into your lungs. When you breathe out, it pushes upward, helping you release

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Which two structures does the trachea lead to in the lungs?

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Your trachea is divided into 2 air passages called bronchial tubes. One bronchial tube leads to the left lung, the other to the right lung

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Which is the correct equation for aerobic respiration in humans?

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Where in the cell do most aerobic respiration reactions happen?

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