Biology 5090 · O Level · Human gas exchange

Human gas exchange — practice question

(a)[5]

Describe the process of inhalation, using the rib cage and diaphragm, so that air reaches the alveoli.

(b)[5]

Bronchitis is a condition that may be caused by breathing in substances that make the bronchi inflamed and produce a large quantity of mucus. Suggest how this condition can affect a person and explain how a person may be able to avoid developing the condition.

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