Respiration

Respiration is the process of releasing energy from cells for the seven life processes.

Respiration releases energy from cells to aid all of the above processes.

• Respiration is NOT BREATHING!!!

The Word Equation

Remember the following word equation:

Glucose+Oxygen=Carbon Dioxide+Water+Energy

• The Glucose comes from digested food.
• The Oxygen comes from the air.
• Glucose and Oxygen are the reactants.
• Carbon Dioxide and water and the waste products.

Gaseous Exchange

When oxygen enters the bloodstream by passing through the walls of the air sacs(a part of the lungs).