Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Table 2.1 presents the breathing-rate values for several organisms.
(a(i))[1]

State which organism has the lowest breathing rate.

(a(ii))[1]

State two organisms that have the same breathing rate.

(a(iii))[1]

State which organism has the breathing rate most similar to that of humans.

(b)[2]

A person moves from resting to exercising. Describe the changes in their breathing.

(c(i))[2]

State two other differences in composition between expired air and inspired air.

(c(ii))[2]

State the chemical used to test for carbon dioxide gas and the positive result of the test.

(d)[4]

Identify the structures labelled A, B, C and D in Fig. 2.1.

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