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

The gas exchange system — practice question

Fig. 3.1 shows a photomicrograph of a lung tissue section.
(a)[3]

State the feature seen in Fig. 3.1 that shows the structure at the centre of the image is a bronchus, and include any other visible features that confirm this identification.

(b)[2]

Identify the structure labelled J in Fig. 3.1, and state the visible evidence in Fig. 3.1 that backs up your answer.

(c)[2]

Fig. 3.1 labels ciliated epithelium that includes goblet cells and ciliated epithelial cells. Outline how goblet cells and cilia function together to keep lung tissue healthy.

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