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Why does running make a person breathe faster?
Why does running make a person breathe faster?
- To get more oxygen from the air (correct)
- To improve the functioning of cells
- To expel carbon dioxide from the body
- To release stored energy
What is the main purpose of respiration?
What is the main purpose of respiration?
- To release stored energy (correct)
- To transport nutrients within the body
- To improve the functioning of cells
- To excrete waste from the body
Why do living organisms respire?
Why do living organisms respire?
- To get rid of excess carbon dioxide
- To release stored energy from food (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To obtain oxygen from the air
What do cells need energy for?
What do cells need energy for?
Why do we need to eat regularly?
Why do we need to eat regularly?
What is the main component of air that we breathe in?
What is the main component of air that we breathe in?
What is the process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy called?
What is the process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy called?
When breakdown of glucose occurs with the use of oxygen, it is called:
When breakdown of glucose occurs with the use of oxygen, it is called:
Which organisms can survive in the absence of air and get energy through anaerobic respiration?
Which organisms can survive in the absence of air and get energy through anaerobic respiration?
What do muscle cells produce when they respire anaerobically due to a temporary deficiency of oxygen?
What do muscle cells produce when they respire anaerobically due to a temporary deficiency of oxygen?
Why do muscle cramps occur after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
Why do muscle cramps occur after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
What happens after a hot water bath or massage that relieves muscle cramps caused by anaerobic respiration?
What happens after a hot water bath or massage that relieves muscle cramps caused by anaerobic respiration?
Which process involves breaking down glucose into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy without using oxygen?
Which process involves breaking down glucose into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy without using oxygen?
Why are yeast used in making wine and beer?
Why are yeast used in making wine and beer?
What causes muscle cramps after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
What causes muscle cramps after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
What do yeast produce during anaerobic respiration?
What do yeast produce during anaerobic respiration?
