Biology 5090 · O Level · Human gas exchange

Human gas exchange — practice question

The diagram displays apparatus for investigating breathing.
(a(i))[1]

Describe the change that will occur in the upper box containing air as a person takes one breath in from the apparatus.

(a(ii))[3]

State the percentage of oxygen in atmospheric air, and explain how the oxygen percentage in the air in the upper box will alter as a person breathes in and out through the apparatus several times.

(a(iii))[1]

Substance M is included in the apparatus so that it absorbs an excretory product from expired air. Name this excretory product.

(b(i))[3]

Explain how the action of one named muscle brought about the part of the chart labelled N.

(b(ii))[1]

A second chart was produced for one minute by the same person after vigorous exercise. State how an increased breathing rate after exercise would appear on this second chart.

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