Keywords

KEYWORDS

Cellular respiration: The process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy is called cellular respiration.
Breathing: The process of inhalation and exhalation is known as breathing.
Breathing rate: The number of times a person breathes in a minute is termed as the breathing rate.
Inhalation: The taking in of air rich in oxygen into the body is called inhalation.
Exhalation: The giving out of air rich in carbon dioxide is called exhalation.
Diaphragm: A large, muscular sheet which called forms the floor of the chest cavity is called diaphragm.
Spiracles: An external respiratory opening, esp. each of a number of pores on the body of an insect are called spiracles.
Tracheae: Insects have a network of air tubes for gas exchange called tracheae.
Gills: The respiratory organ of aquatic animals, viz. in fish, that breathe oxygen dissolved in water are called gills.
Stomata: Pores found in leaves which help plants to respire are called stomata.
Aerobic respiration: The process of respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration.
Anaerobic respiration: The process of respiration that takes place in the absence of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration.