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OCR GCSE PE The respiratory system

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Finish the sentence. When we expire (breathe out)...

a)

The diaphragm and the intercostals contract and lift the ribcage up and out increasing the size of the thoracic cavity

b)

The diaphragm and the intercostals relax causing the rib cage to drop, therefore reducing the size of the thoracic cavity.

2.

What structures does gaseous exchange take place between? (select 2 answers)

a)

Alveoli and the veins

b)

Alveoli and the capillaries

c)

Capillaries and the arteries

d)

Capillaries and muscle tissue

3.

Which is the odd one out? Gaseous exchange is aided by...

a)

Alveoli is covered in capillaries

b)

A large blood supply

c)

walls one cell thick

d)

Valves

4.

Tidal volume is the volume of air inspired or expired per breath. This increases during exercise. ​

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Minute ventilation is the amount of air a person breathes out in a minute

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Select each statement that refers to anaerobic exercise.

a)

Uses oxygen

b)

High intensity

c)

Short duration

d)

Builds up lactic acid

e)

Long duration

7.

Why does breathing rate increase during exercise? Tick the statements that are relevant.

a)

To meet the demand for oxygen at the working muscles

b)

To make us lighter

c)

To decrease body temperature

d)

To remove carbon dioxide from the body

8.

Does a tour de France cyclist work generally work aerobically or anaerobically?

a)

Aerobically

b)

Anaerobically

9.

'The number of breaths per minute' is the definition for...

a)

Cardiac output

b)

Lung capacity

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Tidal volume

10.

During inspiration, the pressure inside the thoracic cavity decreases.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Select each statement that refers to aerobic exericse.

a)

High intensity

b)

Uses oxygen

c)

Long duration

d)

Low intensity

e)

No fatiguing by-products

12.

Identify the correct pathway of air into the blood.

a)

Nose/mouth, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries

b)

Nose/mouth, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries, trachea

c)

Nose/mouth, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveoli, capillaries