Ch5.Sec1. (1) The Respiratory System
Ch5.Sec1. (1) The Respiratory System
Ch5.Sec1. (1) The Respiratory System
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❖ What are the functions of
the respiratory system?
o Oxygen from air and glucose from digested food are both carried to cells by the
blood. During respiration, oxygen reacts with glucose to release energy.
o Respiration or cellular respiration: refer to the chemical reactions inside the cell.
o Breathing: refer to the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
❖ The Air You Breathe