Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Fig. 5.1 displays one section of the human gas exchange system.
(a)[2]

Identify the structures marked F and G on Fig. 5.1.

(b)[2]

Place the words into the boxes in the correct order to show the structures inspired gases pass through on their way from outside the body to the blood. Words given: alveoli, bronchiole, bronchus, trachea. Sequence shown: nose → [BLANK] → [BLANK] → [BLANK] → [BLANK] → blood.

(c(i))[3]

Complete the table showing how expired air differs from inspired air. Select the word or phrase from the list: higher, lower, the same.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of the substance used to test for carbon dioxide gas.

(d(i))[1]

State the name of one other organ that excretes waste substances.

(d(ii))[3]

Circle three other substances that humans excrete. Options given: amino acids, glycerol, haemoglobin, ions, mucus, starch, urea, water.

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