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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration that needs to be continuously removed from the cells?
What is the byproduct of cellular respiration that needs to be continuously removed from the cells?
What is the process of exchange of oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells?
What is the process of exchange of oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells?
What is the energy currency of the cell?
What is the energy currency of the cell?
What is the process by which lower invertebrates exchange oxygen with carbon dioxide?
What is the process by which lower invertebrates exchange oxygen with carbon dioxide?
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Which of the following is NOT a respiratory organ?
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory organ?
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What is the breakdown of complex organic compounds to form simpler molecules?
What is the breakdown of complex organic compounds to form simpler molecules?
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What is the process of formation of complex organic compounds from simpler molecules?
What is the process of formation of complex organic compounds from simpler molecules?
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What is the energy-rich molecule produced during cellular respiration?
What is the energy-rich molecule produced during cellular respiration?
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What is the main function of the larynx?
What is the main function of the larynx?
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What is the name of the cartilaginous flap that covers the glottis during swallowing?
What is the name of the cartilaginous flap that covers the glottis during swallowing?
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What is the name of the tube that extends from the pharynx to the mid-thoracic cavity?
What is the name of the tube that extends from the pharynx to the mid-thoracic cavity?
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What is the name of the passage that connects the nasal chamber to the pharynx?
What is the name of the passage that connects the nasal chamber to the pharynx?
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What is the name of the structures where gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body takes place?
What is the name of the structures where gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body takes place?
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How many generations of bronchi and bronchioles are there?
How many generations of bronchi and bronchioles are there?
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What type of respiration do amphibians like frogs use in addition to lung respiration?
What type of respiration do amphibians like frogs use in addition to lung respiration?
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What is the name of the cartilaginous structure that supports the trachea and primary bronchi?
What is the name of the cartilaginous structure that supports the trachea and primary bronchi?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Breathing and Exchange of Gases
- Oxygen (O2) is utilized by organisms to break down simple molecules like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to derive energy.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is released during these catabolic reactions and needs to be removed from the body.
Respiratory Organs
- Different groups of animals have varying mechanisms of breathing depending on their habitats and levels of organization.
- Lower invertebrates like sponges, coelenterates, and flatworms exchange O2 with CO2 by simple diffusion over their entire body surface.
- Earthworms use their moist cuticle, while insects have a network of tubes (tracheal tubes) to transport atmospheric air within the body.
Human Respiratory System
- The system consists of nose, nasal chamber, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
- Nose: pair of external nostrils opening into nasal chamber, which then opens into the pharynx.
- Pharynx: common passage for food and air, also containing the oropharynx.
- Larynx: cartilaginous box responsible for sound production, with a thin elastic cartilaginous flap called epiglottis to prevent food entry.
- Trachea: straight tube extending to the mid-thoracic cavity, dividing into right and left primary bronchi.
- Bronchi and bronchioles: undergo repeated divisions to form secondary and tertiary bronchi and bronchioles, ending in thin terminal bronchioles.
- Alveoli: thin, irregular-walled, and vascularised bag-like structures responsible for gas exchange.
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This quiz covers topics related to breathing and gas exchange, as well as infectious diseases such as HIV and Gonorrhoea. It also touches on the importance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in organisms.
