Chapter 1 - Respiration

Which is the correct way oxygen enters the body during inhalation?

• Facial Airways -> Trachea -> Bronchioles -> Bronchi -> Alveoli

• Facial Airways -> Larynx -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Alveoli

• Facial Airways -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Alveoli

• Facial Airways -> Alveoli -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Trachea

Trachea has ___ to keep it open. (no caps)

Gas Exchange takes place in? (no caps)

How are alveoli adapted for their function?

• Thin, one-celled walls

• Good blood supply

• Dry walls

• Large surface area

What happens when you breath in?

• The lungs explode!!!

• The diaphragm relaxes

• The intercostal muscles contract, pulling the ribs upwards and inwards

• The thoracic cavity expands

Another word for chest is? (no caps)

Where does energy get released from?

• Platelets

• Red blood cell

• Mitochondria

• Plasma

What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

• Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water

• C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H20

• Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy

• Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy

What is the function of white blood cells?

• Defending us against pathogens

• Transporting oxygen

• Clotting blood

• Diffusion

What is the shape of a RBC?

• Triconcave

• Biconcave

• Concave

• Spherical