Biology 5090 · O Level · Human gas exchange

Human gas exchange — practice question

The diagram depicts the human thorax.
(a(i))[3]

Describe how each named structure helps when a person breathes in once.

(a(ii))[2]

On the thorax diagram on page 8, draw the lines labelled D and E to show where structure D and structure E are located.

(b)[5]

Describe how structure is related to function in each of the following: a capillary; a red blood cell.

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