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

The gas exchange system — practice question

The graph illustrates the amount of air expelled rapidly and forcefully after a deep inhalation for three different people, X, Y and Z. What is one possible reason for the differences in the amounts of air expelled by these people that are shown?

  • Achronic bronchitis: X, emphysema: Z, normal lung function: Y
  • Bchronic bronchitis: Y, emphysema: X, normal lung function: Z
  • Cchronic bronchitis: Y, emphysema: Z, normal lung function: X
  • Dchronic bronchitis: Z, emphysema: Y, normal lung function: X

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