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Edexcel GCSE PE - Cardio-respiratory system - Lungs

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Define inspiration

a)

breathing in

b)

breathing out

c)

the greatest amount of air that can be made by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

d)

the amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or exercise.

2.

Define expiration

a)

breathing in

b)

breathing out

c)

the greatest amount of air that can be made by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

d)

the amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or exercise.

3.

Define vital capacity

a)

breathing in

b)

breathing out

c)

the greatest amount of air that can be made by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

d)

the amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or exercise.

4.

Define tidal volume

a)

breathing in

b)

breathing out

c)

the greatest amount of air that can be made by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

d)

the amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath at rest or exercise.

5.

Define diaphragm

a)

tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.

b)

tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.

c)

the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.

d)

the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.

6.

Define bronchus

a)

tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.

b)

tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.

c)

the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.

d)

the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.

7.

Define trachea

a)

tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.

b)

tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.

c)

the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.

d)

the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.

8.

Define alveoli

a)

tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gas exchange takes place.

b)

tube along which air passes from the trachea into the lungs.

c)

the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.

d)

the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration. A dome-shaped sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the rest of the body cavity.

9.

During exercise...

a)

Tidal volume and vital capacity increase.

b)

Tidal volume and vital capacity decrease.

c)

Tidal volume increases and vital capacity stays the same.

d)

Tidal volume decreases and vital capacity increases.

10.

Define oxygen debt

a)

The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to breakdown any lactic acid.

b)

working at a high intensity without oxygen

c)

The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.

d)

a major source of energy for most cells in the body.

11.

Define aerobic exercise

a)

The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to breakdown any lactic acid.

b)

working at a high intensity without oxygen

c)

The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.

d)

working at a moderate intensity for a prolonged period of time allowing the body time to use oxygen for energy.

12.

Define anaerobic exercise

a)

The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to breakdown any lactic acid.

b)

working at a high intensity without oxygen

c)

The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.

d)

working at a moderate intensity for a prolonged period of time allowing the body time to use oxygen for energy.

13.

Define VO2 max

a)

The amount of oxygen needed at the end of a physical activity to breakdown any lactic acid.

b)

working at a high intensity without oxygen

c)

The volume of oxygen an athlete can consume while exercising at maximum capacity.

d)

working at a moderate intensity for a prolonged period of time allowing the body time to use oxygen for energy.

14.

Identify the correct difference between inhaled and exhaled air

a)

oxygen levels have decreased and carbon dioxide levels have increased.

b)

oxygen levels have increased and carbon dioxide levels have increased.

c)

oxygen levels have decreased and carbon dioxide levels have decreased.

d)

oxygen levels have increased and carbon dioxide levels have decreased.

15.

Respiration is defined as

a)

amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath during rest or exercise.

b)

is the greatest amount of air that can be made to pass into and out of the lungs by the most forceful inspiration and expiration.

c)

the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the tissues.

d)

the movement of air from outside the body into the cells within tissues.

16.

Expiratory reserve volume is defined as

a)

amount of air inspired and expired with each normal breath during rest or exercise.

b)

the maximum volume that can be exhaled.

c)

the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream.

d)

the maximum volume that can be inhaled.