Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Fig. 5.1 shows the human gas exchange system in diagram form.
(a(i))[3]

Identify the labelled parts X, Y and Z of the gas exchange system in Fig. 5.1.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the tissue that stops Y and Z from collapsing during breathing.

(b)[4]

Describe what happens during inspiration.

(c)[1]

State the name of the gas exchange surface in the lungs.

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