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How many cells does an oxygen molecule have to pass through, to get from an alveolus into the blood?

Important Questions on Respiration and Gas Exchange

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Determine that the following description apply to aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration or to both?

Lactic acid or alcohol is made.

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Determine that the following description apply to aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration or to both?

The energy released from glucose.

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Determine that the following description apply to aerobic respiration, to anaerobic respiration or to both?

Carbon dioxide made.

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Determine that the following description apply to aerobic respiration, to anaerobic respiration or to both?

Heat released.

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Explain the meaning of the term gas exchange surface in human lungs.
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List three features of gas exchange surfaces.
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Explain how each feature in your lungs helps gas exchange to happen efficiently.
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Copy and complete this table to summarise what happens during breathing.

  Breathing in Breathing out
External Intercostal muscles    
Diaphragm Muscles    
Volume of Thorax    
Pressure in Lungs