Respiratory System and Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To exchange gases between the environment and the body's cells (correct)

To regulate blood pressure

To produce energy for the body

To digest food

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Lungs to blood

Cells of the body to blood to liver (correct)

Environment to lungs

Blood to cells of the body

What is the role of cellular respiration in the body?

To produce new cells for the body

To remove waste products from the body

To regulate blood sugar levels

To convert glucose into energy in the form of ATP (correct)

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glycolysis process in cellular respiration?

To convert glucose into ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ATP, ADP, NADH, and FAD in cellular respiration?

They are all necessary for the conversion of glucose into energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting molecule for the glycolysis process?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the glycolysis process?

Removing two phosphates from ATP and attaching them to glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of the glycolysis process?

Pyruvate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gas exchange process between the environment and the lungs?

To provide oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary energy currency molecule produced during cellular respiration?

ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NADH and FAD in cellular respiration?

They transport electrons during the electron transport chain Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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

What is the role of the respiratory system in cellular respiration?

To provide oxygen for the electron transport chain and remove carbon dioxide produced during cellular respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gas exchange process between the lungs and the blood?

To provide oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the digestive system in cellular respiration?

To provide glucose as a starting molecule for glycolysis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Respiratory System

Deals with gases or exchange of gases
Two main gases involved: Oxygen (O2) - needed, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - waste

Gas Exchange Process

Environment (O2) → Lungs → Blood → Cells of the Body → CO2 → Collected by Blood → Lungs → Environment (CO2)

Cellular Respiration

Yields energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Energy production: C6H12O6 + O2 = ATP, CO2, H2O
Glucose comes from Carbohydrates processed by the Digestive system, specifically from Small Intestine

Cellular Respiration Terms

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate)
NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
FAD (Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide)
DHAP (Dihydroxy Acetone Phosphate)
GAP (Glyceraldehyde Triphosphate)
Fructose 1-6 Biphosphate

Aerobic vs Anaerobic

Aerobic: needs oxygen for cellular respiration
Anaerobic: no oxygen needed, uses fermentation

Glycolysis

Step 1: 2 phosphates from 2 ATPs are removed and become ADP
Step 2: phosphates attach to 6 Carbon atoms of Glucose, converting it to Fructose 1-6 Biphosphate
Step 3: Fructose 1-6 Biphosphate divides into DHAP and GAP

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Explore the process of gas exchange in the respiratory system and how cells obtain energy through cellular respiration. Learn about the journey of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs, blood, and body cells, as well as the conversion of glucose into ATP. Test your knowledge on these vital physiological processes!