14.5 - Importance of Respiration
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of oxygen in respiration?
💡 Hint: Think about what cells need to function.
Why must carbon dioxide be removed from the body?
💡 Hint: What happens when CO2 builds up?
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Think about what your body needs to function correctly.
True or False: Carbon dioxide is a beneficial compound that does not need to be removed from the body.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if CO2 builds up.
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If a person is unable to breathe properly, what would happen to their cellular respiration process, and what complications might arise?
💡 Hint: Consider how imbalance affects cellular functions in various systems.
Analyze how changes in physical activity levels can affect the respiration rate and subsequent impacts on blood pH levels.
💡 Hint: Think about how your body reacts during exercise.
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