Respiration Flashcards
During exercise the heart rate increases because:
It needs to Supply more oxygen and glucose to the respiring cells
What is the equation for aerobic respiration in humans?
Glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water
Why does an aerobic respiration occur during hard exercise?
Because there may be not enough oxygen being supplied to the muscle cells
Where in the cell does most aerobic respiration reactions happen?
The Mitochondria
Which is the equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
Glucose –> lactic acid
What substance is glucose stored as in the muscles?
Glycogen
In terms of energy released from glucose:
Aerobic respiration releases more energy than anaerobic respiration
After hard exercise panting allows excess lactic acid to be:
Broken down to form carbon dioxide and water
