Biology Flashcards
(48 cards)
Variation is
differences between organisms
Continuous variation is
environment-controlled variation
Discontinuous variation is
DNA controlled variation
A DNA extraction fluid is made out of
Detergent, salt and water
Respiration is
a chemical reaction that produces energy
Glucose is produced by
Photosynthesis/ digestion of food
In which cell does respiration not occur?
Red blood cells
The level of respiration is affected by
level of activity and need for energy
The average resting heart rate is
60-80
Heart rate increases to provide
more blood flow to muscles
The body loses heat by
sweating, making blood vessels dilate
What is created when muscles do not get enough oxygen?
an oxygen debt
Increased oxygen intake removes
lactic acid
Recovery time is how long it takes
for the heart rate to calm down
The _____ affects recovery time
fitness level
The brain benefits from
increased oxygen levels
During exercise, digestion
slows
Lactic acid is a _______ that causes ______ and builds up in the _______
poison, cramp, fatigue, muscles
Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces
CO2 and ethanol
Intercostal muscles
move the ribs
The diaphragm moves
up and down
Some cells in the trachea, bronchius and bronchioles produce
mucus
Cells have hairs called _____ which move _____
cilia, mucus
Oxygen leaves the _____ and dissolves into the _____
blood cell, plasma