Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

(a)[2]

List two characteristics of human gas exchange surfaces.

(b(i))[2]

Describe a chemical test that would show that the gas excreted through the lungs is carbon dioxide. Include both the test used and the positive result.

(b(ii))[2]

Use the figures from the list to fill in the table. Each figure may be used once, more than once or not at all.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of gas Z in Table 5.1.

(c(i))[3]

Describe the changes in breathing rate shown in Fig. 5.1 while the athlete was exercising.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the percentage change in breathing rate between 0 and 10 minutes. Give your answer to the nearest whole number. Show your working.

(c(iii))[2]

Heart activity can also be used to monitor the effects of physical activity. State two methods that can be used to monitor heart activity.

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