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Gas exchnge etc

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

State which of these is the waste gas that is expelled from the body during exhalation.

a)

Sulfur Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Monoxide

d)

Carbon Dioxide

2.

Identify what structure is indicated by the blue arrow in the picture.

a)

Abdomen

b)

Pharynx

c)

Trachea

d)

Vocal Cords

e)

Bronchus

3.

Which of the following causes inspiration.

a)

The diaphragm contracting

b)

The diaphragm relaxing

c)

The internal intercostal muscles contracting

d)

The thorax getting smaller

4.

Which two important features of the alveolar wall are important for gas exchange to occur? Select All correct options.

a)

It is thick

b)

It is thin

c)

It is moist

d)

It is dry

5.

In inhaled air, recall if there is a higher concentration of carbon dioxide or oxygen.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

6.

The diagram below which shows the inner lining of a certain part of the human body. This inner lining can be found in

a)

the trachea.

b)

the air sacs.

c)

the capillaries.

d)

the small intestine.

7.

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of air passage into the lungs?

a)

trachea → larynx → air sacs → bronchi

b)

larynx → trachea → bronchi → air sacs

c)

air sacs → larynx → trachea → bronchi

d)

larynx → bronchi → trachea → air sacs

8.

The lining of the nasal cavity is covered with a thin film of mucus. What is the importance of the mucus?

a)

It warms up the inhaled air.

b)

It helps remove dust from the incoming air.

c)

It lubricates the passage of air into the respiratory trac.

d)

It helps dissolve oxygen in the inhaled air for gas exchange.

9.

What is the rate of breathing of this person at rest?

a)

10 breaths per minute

b)

12 breaths per minute

c)

18 breaths per minute

d)

24 breaths per minute

10.

Which of the following correctly describes the functioning of the human breathing system?

a)

The bronchus cannot change its size.

b)

The nasal cavity has hairs to trap dust.

c)

The diaphragm muscle contracts during inhalation.

d)

The lung expels air through its muscular contraction.

11.

In a fire accident, during which period of time in the following graph would a large amount of hot smoke rush into the lungs?

a)

P to R

b)

Q to S

c)

R to T

d)

S to U

12.

Which of the following are features of the air sacs that adapt them to gas exchange?


I. High surface area

II. Thin walls

III. Dry surfaces

a)

I and II only

b)

I only

c)

II and III

d)

I, II, and III

13.

Which of the following structures is supported by cartilage?

a)

aorta

b)

oesophagus

c)

bronchus

d)

vena cava

14.

When the external intercostal muscles contract, how do the pressure and the volume inside the lungs change?

a)

pressure decreases, volume decreases

b)

pressure decreases, volume increases

c)

pressure increases, volume decreases

d)

pressure increases, volume increases

15.

the diagram shows some cells. Where are these cells found?

a)

alimentary canal

b)

blood

c)

bronchial wall

d)

plant roots

16.

Health is...

a)

feeling on top of your game

b)

exercising regularly

c)

eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly

d)

a state of physical and metal well-being

17.
The picture below illustrates one internal part of the body’s immune system. What process is illustrated in the picture?  
a)
a skin cell destroying germs.
b)
inflammation near an opened wound
c)
a white blood cell destroying pathogens
d)
mucus in the lungs destroying pathogens
18.
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  
a)
diseases
b)
vaccines
c)
antibodies
d)
pathogens
19.
Jorge has a cold but feels well enough to study with his friends Lisa and Jin. Lisa and Jin become sick. Which term describes Jorge’s condition when he was studying with his friends?  
a)
noninfectious
b)
contagious
c)
immune
d)
deadly
20.

Most pathogens never enter the body because of your

a)

skin

b)

muscles

c)

skeleton

d)

connective tissues

21.

B cells produce disease killing proteins known as

a)

antibodies

b)

antibiotics

c)

antigens

d)

allergies