GCSE Biology Flashcards on Year 10 - Topic 2: Respiration and the respiratory system in humans, created by Mrs Z Rourke on 06/02/2018.
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Created by Mrs Z Rourke
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Where does aerobic respiration take place?
What part of the cell carries out aerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration - what is missing?
Oxygen + __________ ----> carbon dioxide +
water
Why does your heart rate increase when you exercise?
Why does your body carry out anaerobic respiration?
Anaerobic respiration - what is missing?
Glucose ----> ___________ + little energy
Why is aerobic respiration better than anaerobic respiration?
Why is lactic acid harmful to your body?
How is lactic acid neutralised?
Describe the pathway for air into the lungs.
What is the function of the mucus and cilia in the respiratory system?
Describe the process of inspiration (inhaling).
Describe the process of expiration (exhaling).
What do the parts of the bell jar represent?
Why is the bell jar model not accurate?
What is the composition of gases in inhaled air?
What is the composition of gases in exhaled air?
What are the adaptations of the alveoli?
What are the effects of smoking on the cilia and mucus?
What is meant by the term carcinogen?
Name a carcinogen in cigarettes
Why is smoking bad for your health?
