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3. Gas Exchange

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the structure labelled A in the diagram

a)

Alveolus

b)

Bronchus

c)

Terminal bronchiole

d)

Capillary

2.

Which of the labels is pointing to the plasma?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

3.

Which of the features allows the oxygen to dissolve before diffusing across the alveolar wall?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

4.

What is the percentage of oxygen in inspired air?

a)

0.4

b)

4

c)

16

d)

21

5.

What is the percentage of carbon dioxide in expired air?

a)

0.4

b)

4

c)

16

d)

21

6.

Which alveolus adaptation maximises gaseous exchange by maintaining a concentration gradient?

a)

Large surface area

b)

Moist lining

c)

Rich blood supply

d)

Thin wall

7.

Which letter show the diffusion of carbon dioxide during gaseous exchange?

a)

X

b)

Y

8.

Which gas within inspired air has a concentration of 78%?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water vapour

9.

What chemical is used to detect the presence of carbon dioxide?

a)

Acid

b)

Alkali

c)

Lime water

d)

Water

10.

In which flask would the lime water be more cloudy?

a)

A

b)

B