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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) |
Involved in energy metabolism and used to store energy |
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Aerobic metabolism |
can only proceed in the presence of oxygen |
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Lactic acid |
is a damaging waste product of anerobic metabolism |
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All cells in the body require |
oxygen, nutrients, and removal of waste |
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anaerobic metabolism |
takes place in the absence of oxygen; the principal product is lactic acid |
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Diffusion |
Movement of oxygen, waste, and nutrient. pH is critical |
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pH |
is a measure of acidity or alkalinity |
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True/False: The body spends a small amount of energy to maintain normal pH. |
False |
