Why Does the Human Body Use Cellular Respiration

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why does the human body use cellular respiration?

• A) To release energy within the bonds of the glucose molecule
• B) To create carbon dioxide
• C) To produce water
• D) To allow us to breathe

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Definitions:

Nerve fibers

Long projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.

Cerebellum

An area of the brain inferior to the cerebrum that coordinates complex skeletal muscle coordination.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla and below the midbrain, involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

Medulla oblongata

A region of the brainstem that controls vital body functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.