Biology Weekly Worksheet

G8 Respiration in Human
Name : _______________________________
Date : _______________________________
Answer the following questions correctly!
1. a) Define the term respiration.

b) Name 6 processes in living organisms that require energy.

2. Complete the following table that shows the differences between aerobic respiration and
anaerobic respiration in humans.
Characteristic

Aerobic respiration

Anaerobic
respiration

Oxygen requirement
Products formed
Amount of energy
released
a) How is anaerobic respiration in humans and in yeast different?

b) Complete the following chemical reactions that show the proces of:
(i)
aerobic respiration.

amount of energy

6 H 12 O6 + O 2 O2 + H 2 O+
(ii)

anaerobic respiration in humans.

amount of energy

6 H 12 O6 C 3 H 6 O3 +
(iii)

anaerobic respiration in yeast.

amount of energy

6 H 12 O6 C 2 H 5 OH + O2 +
c) Based o the chemical reactions in (b), do you think there is complete oxidation of organic
subtances in each of the three reactions? Explain your answer.
(i)
Aerobic respiration.

(ii)

Anaerobic respiration in humans

(iii)

Anaerobic respiration in yeast.

3. Complete the following diagram air passages:

4. Complete the labels in the following diagram that shows part of the human gaseous exchange
system.

5. The following diagrams show the processes of ventilation. Identify which diagram represents
inhalation and which represents exhalation.

6. Complete the following table that shows the differences between the processes of ventilation.

Characteristic
Type of process
External intercostal muscle
Internal intercostal muscle
Movement of ribs
Diaphragm
Volume thoracic cavity
(increases/decreases)
Pressure in thoracic cavity
(increases/decreases)
Air pressure in lungs as
compared to atmospheric
pressure

Inhalation

Exhalation

(lower/higher)
Movement of air
7. What are the three main chemicals in tobacco smoke that are harmful to the human body?
Briefly state their harmful effects on the human body.