Biology Chapter: Respiration Processes

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What is a primary function of arteries?

Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart (correct)

Exchanges gases with tissues

Contains valves to prevent backflow

Pumps blood back to the heart

What feature distinguishes capillary walls from those of arteries and veins?

Presence of valves to control blood flow

Large lumen to accommodate blood flow

Thick and muscular walls

Thinnest walls to speed up diffusion (correct)

Which of the following statements about veins is true?

Veins carry oxygenated blood to all parts of the body

Veins do not have valves

Veins pump blood away from the heart

Veins have thin walls and a large lumen (correct)

How does blood flow in the double circulatory system of humans?

Blood passes through the heart twice per circuit Signup and view all the answers

What role do the valves in veins play?

Prevent backflow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ciliated cells in the bronchus?

To move mucus up and out of the airways Signup and view all the answers

Which adaptation of alveoli is primarily responsible for maintaining diffusion gradients?

Good ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

To facilitate the transport of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of white blood cells allows them to respond to infections effectively?

Irregular shape that allows them to squeeze through blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, hormones, and waste products?

Plasma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about platelets is true?

They play a key role in blood clotting. Signup and view all the answers

What feature of red blood cells allows for greater oxygen transport?

Biconcave disk shape Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of white blood cells in the immune system?

To defend against infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skin as a physical barrier?

It produces oils and antimicrobial substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cilia in the throat?

To trap pathogens and particles. Signup and view all the answers

Which process do white blood cells use to engulf and consume pathogens?

Phagocytosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of vaccines?

To stimulate the immune system to produce memory cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are antibodies primarily responsible for in the immune response?

Targeting antigens and signaling the immune response. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen while anaerobic does not. Signup and view all the answers

During which type of respiration is lactic acid produced?

Anaerobic respiration in muscle cells during vigorous exercise. Signup and view all the answers

How much ATP is produced from one molecule of glucose during anaerobic respiration?

2 ATP molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of aerobic respiration in a cell?

Mitochondria. Signup and view all the answers

What do goblet cells secrete to protect the respiratory system?

Mucus that traps particles. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about anaerobic respiration is true?

It takes place during oxygen shortages and produces lactic acid. Signup and view all the answers

Which products result from aerobic respiration?

Carbon dioxide and water. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when lactic acid accumulates in muscles?

It results in cramps and burning sensations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of pulmonary circulation?

Transporting deoxygenated blood to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which valves are classified as semilunar valves?

Aortic and Pulmonary Semilunar Valves Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the disease of coronary arteries?

High cholesterol and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What does homeostasis in biology refer to?

The state of stable internal conditions within a living organism Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure is used to measure a resting pulse?

Feel for a pulse on the inside of the wrist for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following chambers of the heart contains deoxygenated blood before it is pumped to the lungs?

Right Atrium Signup and view all the answers

In the context of blood flow, which of the following statements is true for systemic circulation?

It returns oxygenated blood to the heart from the rest of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the immune system?

Defending against pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regulating Body Temperature

Low temperatures decrease cellular respiration in living tissues
All four components are part of metabolism, a chemical process

Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration

Both types require energy (glucose)
Anaerobic respiration does not need oxygen to break down glucose
Anaerobic releases less energy than aerobic
Anaerobic respiration occurs in muscle cells during vigorous exercise and produces lactic acid
A different form of anaerobic respiration in yeast cells produces alcohol and carbon dioxide

Aerobic Respiration

Occurs with oxygen and releases more energy but more slowly
Occurs in the mitochondria
Requires oxygen
Produces carbon dioxide and water
Releases up to 38 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose

Anaerobic Respiration

Occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly
Occurs in the cytoplasm
Does not require oxygen
Produces lactic acid
Releases only 2 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose
When oxygen is low, anaerobic respiration takes place, resulting in an incomplete oxidation of glucose, causing lactic acid build-up in tissues and muscles, causing burning/cramping sensations.

Glucose Formula

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Gas Exchange

Goblet Cells: Secrete mucus that traps dust, debris, and bacteria.
Mucus: Traps microorganisms and other particles. Protects the bronchus lining.
Ciliated Cells: Hair-like projections, cilia, that move mucus out of the airways.
Alveoli: Adaptations include large surface area for gas diffusion, thin walls for shorter diffusion distance. Also good ventilation and blood supply to maintain a concentration gradient.

Blood & Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells (RBCs/Erythrocytes):
- Contain hemoglobin, a protein with iron, that transports oxygen in blood.
- Combine with oxygen to form oxyhemoglobin.
- Adaptations: No nucleus, biconcave disc shape, large surface area.
White Blood Cells (WBCs/Leukocytes):
- <1% of blood. Essential part of the immune system, defending against infections.
- Contain a nucleus
- Defenses: Phagocytosis (engulf pathogens), antibodies (bind to pathogens), antitoxins (neutralize toxins)
- Adaptations: Irregular shape.
Platelets:
- Involved in blood clotting.
- Can change shape to squeeze out blood vessels.
Plasma:
- Makes blood watery for flow.
- Carries glucose, amino acids, hormones, proteins, wastes (CO₂, urea).

Blood Vessels

Arteries: Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart (except pulmonary arteries). Thick, muscular walls, narrow lumen.
Capillaries: Smallest blood vessels. Form networks. Exchange gases. Both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood flows through.
Veins: Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart (except pulmonary veins). Thin walls, large lumen, valves prevent backflow

Double Circulatory System

Blood travels through the heart twice in one loop
Pulmonary circulation: Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood to the heart.
Systemic circulation: Carries oxygenated blood to the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.

Heart Valves

Semilunar Valves: Aortic and pulmonary (prevent backflow).
Atrioventricular Valves: Tricuspid and bicuspid (prevent backflow).

Homeostasis

Steady physical and chemical internal conditions in living systems
Variables like body temperature and fluid balance maintained within set limits

Pulse/Heartbeat

Procedure for measuring pulse:
- Sit, relax. Place fingers on wrist. Count beats for 30 seconds, and multiply by two for beats per minute (BPM). If pulse is irregular measure for 60 seconds.

Cardiovascular Disease

Plaque Formation: Cholesterol, fat, and other substances accumulate in artery walls.
Plaque Rupture: Unstable plaques rupture, exposing inner contents to blood stream.
Platelet Activation: Platelets gather at the site to attempt to seal the damage and release clotting chemicals.
Fibrin Production: Fibrin forms a stable clot , slowing blood flow
Clot Growth: If large, blood flow can be blocked to tissue, leading to conditions like heart attack or stroke.
Lifestyle Risk Factors: High cholesterol, high saturated fat diets, sugar intake. Smoking, lack of exercise, high blood pressure all contribute to the formation of clots.

Immune System

Physical Barriers: Skin (oils/antimicrobial substances), nose (hairs/mucus), nose/mouth/esophagus (mucus, cilia, HCl).
Immune System: White blood cells (phagocytosis, engulf pathogens).
Pathogens: Foreign objects like bacteria, viruses
Vaccines: Contains weakened pathogens; the body recognizes, creates antibodies, and memory cells.

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