Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The gas exchange system

The gas exchange system — practice question

Fig. 5.1 shows part of the human gas exchange system.
(a)[4]

Complete the table to show how the structural features are distributed in the parts of the gas exchange system, A to D, shown in Fig. 5.1. Put a tick (✓) if a feature is present and a cross (\times) if it is absent. Some boxes have already been filled in for you.

(b)[4]

Explain the role of goblet cells and cilia in maintaining a healthy gas exchange system. Goblet cells: explain their function. Cilia: explain their function.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: All rows (A-D) in the table completed correctly for tissue types.

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