Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents two photomicrographs of a trachea cross-section. The image on the left is marked low magnification, while the one on the right is marked high magnification.
(a)[1]

State a gas whose concentration is greater in expired air than in inspired air.

(b)[4]

Describe and explain what the structures or substances marked B to E in Fig. 1.1 do. Refer to the letters in Fig. 1.1 in your response.

(c(i))[2]

Put the events shown in Fig. 1.2 into the correct order. Two have already been completed for you.

(c(ii))[2]

Suggest the reason alveoli have thin walls.

(d)[3]

Explain the reason.

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