JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA

JSS PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA

SCIENCE
CHAPTER 10 RESPIRATION IN ORGANISMS

DEFINITIONS
1. Respiration: The process of taking in oxygen into the cells, using it for energy
release and then eliminating waste products like carbon dioxide and water.

2. Aerobic respiration: Respiration which occurs in the presence of oxygen.

3. Anaerobic respiration: Respiration which takes place in the absence of

oxygen.

4. Larynx: Sound producing organ; it is the uppermost part of trachea.

5. Pharynx: Common passage that opens both into the food pipe and the wind
pipe.

6. Glottis: Opening of the pharynx into the trachea.

7. Epiglottis: Flap like structure in the glottis that prevents the entry of food into
the trachea.

8. Diaphragm: A muscular sheet forming the floor of chest cavity.

9. Trachea: Wind pipe that allows air to pass into lungs.

Extra questions Write answers in notebook

1. Raman’s younger brother took part in his school’s Annual Sports Day Programme. He
won the ‘Best Athlete Award’ but when he reached home, there was severe pain in
his legs. Raman gave him hot water treatment and massage that eased his brother’s
pain. Now , answer the following on the basis of the information given above :
a) How can hot water treatment and massage relieve pain?
b) What would have caused him so much pain in legs?
2. Why do we feel hungry after a heavy physical exercise?
3. Explain how the movement of diaphragm and ribs help in the process of breathing?