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

The gas exchange system — practice question

Arteries, capillaries and veins are three kinds of blood vessel.
(a)[3]

Table 3.1 gives some characteristics of these three blood vessel types. Finish Table 3.1 by placing a tick ($\checkmark$) if the feature is found in the blood vessel, or a cross ($\times$) if the feature is not found. Enter a tick ($\checkmark$) or a cross ($\times$) in every box.

(b(i))[1]

Draw two labelled arrows on Fig. 3.1 to indicate the direction in which oxygen moves and the direction in which carbon dioxide moves during gas exchange in the lungs.

(b(ii))[4]

Suggest and explain how a steep oxygen concentration gradient is kept up in the lungs.

(c)[3]

The passage describes the functions of the blood vessels linked to the heart. Complete the passage with the most suitable scientific terms.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Accurate comparison of artery, capillary and vein features (smooth muscle, endothelium, tunica media)

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