Cellular Respiration
Where does cellular respiration take place?
Which body system contains the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for sending messages throughout the body?
Nervous system
This medical condition results in lower amounts of red blood cells.
Anemia
Where do we get oxygen from?
The air
What does the term metabolism mean?
The body's use of molecules for energy and growth
Why do all living things carry out cellular respiration?
Every living thing needs energy!
Which body system contains the reproductive organs of the body and is responsible for creating new life?
Reproductive system
This medical condition makes it hard for a person to breathe because the tubes in their lungs can close.
Asthma
Where do we get glucose from?
Food, specifically starchy foods (bread, pasta)
Which body system contains the bones and muscles and is responsible for movement in the human body?
The musculoskeletal system.
What are the inputs of cellular respiration?
Glucose and oxygen
Which body system contains the lungs and is responsible for taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide?
The respiratory system
This medical condition does not allow for the production of insulin. These people may have to measure their blood sugar.
Diabetes
What is energy also known as?
ATP (stored energy)
Which body system is responsible for carrying all of the molecules around the body?
The circulatory system
What are the outputs of cellular respiration?
Carbon dioxide, water vapor and energy (ATP)
Which body system contains the mouth and stomach and is responsible for breaking down the food we eat?
The digestive system.
Damage to an organ that plays a key role in both blood sugar regulation and the release of digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Pancreas Injury
What molecule do red blood cells carry and why is this important?
Red blood cells carry oxygen and this allows us to carry out cellular respiration.
What is blood doping?
What is the equation for cellular respiration?
Glucose + oxygen --> Carbon dioxide + water vapor+ energy (ATP)
Which body system contains the bladder and kidneys and is responsible for removing waste such as urine.
The excretory system
What medical condition was Elisa diagnosed with? What molecules did she have less of?
Diabetes? She had less glucose molecules in her body.
Which molecule is associated with protein?
Amino acids
What type of transport requires energy?
Active transport