Biology 5090 · O Level · Human gas exchange

Human gas exchange — practice question

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique.
(a(i))[1]

State what happens to the patient’s chest when air is forced into the lungs.

(a(ii))[2]

Name, in the correct sequence, the tubes through which air travels from the patient’s mouth to the alveoli of the lungs.

(a(iii))[2]

State two differences in gas concentrations between the forced air and normal inhaled air.

(b)[4]

Explain how each action of the CPR procedure helps the patient: air forced into the patient’s lungs; repeated compression of the patient’s chest.

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