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

The gas exchange system — practice question

Which flow diagram correctly shows what happens when tar enters the lungs?

  • Acarcinogens come into contact with DNA → mutation occurs → uncontrolled cell division
  • Bgoblet cells secrete more mucus → mucus accumulates causing infection → phagocytes attracted by inflammation
  • Cmucus accumulates causing infection → phagocytes attracted by inflammation → elastase destroys the alveolar walls
  • Dmutation occurs → phagocytes attracted by inflammation → causes irritation and coughing

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