Respiration

1.

A group of students built a model of the human respiratory system to investigate the
mechanism of breathing in and breathing out.

Which of the following pairs is correct?

A
B
C
D

2.

Model of respiratory system

.Balloon
.Rubber sheet
.Bell jar
.Rubber sheet
.Air space inside bell jar
.Balloon
.Rubber sheet
.Balloon
.Bell jar
.Balloon
.Air space inside bell jar
.Rubber Sheet

Human respiratory system

.Lungs
.Diaphragm
.Thoracic cavity
.Diaphragm
.Thoracic cavity
.Lungs
.Lungs
.Diaphragm
.Thoracic cavity
.Thoracic cavity
.Rib cage
.Diaphragm

The diagram shows part of the human respiratory system.

What will happen when structure x contracts and becomes flattened?

A

Air from outside enters the lungs

The rib cage goes down inwards

The volume of the thorax cavity decreases

Air pressure inside the thorax cavity increases

3.

Which features help gas exchange between the alveolus and capillaries to take place
efficiently?

A
B
C
D

4.

Thickness
Thick
Thin
Thick
Thin

Alveolus wall
Condition
Moist
Moist
Dry
Dry

Number of blood
capillaries
A few
Many
A few
Many

Diagram 17 shows the passage of air through the human respiratory system while
exhaling.

Diagram 17
Which of following represents X, Y and Z?

A
B
C
D

5.

X
Trachea
Bronchioles
Bronchus
Bronchioles

Y
Bronchus
Trachea
Trachea
Bronchus

Z
Bronchioles
Bronchus
Bronchioles
Trachea

The following statements are about the transportation of oxygen in the human body.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the transportation?

6.

A.

M, K, L, N

B.

K, L, M, N

C
.
D
.

N, K, L, M
L, M, N, K

Diagram 15 shows the structure of human lungs.

Diagram 15
Which of the following is represented by P, Q, R and S?
A
B
C
D

P
Alveolus
Trachea
Trachea
Alveolus

Q
Bronchus
Bronchus
Alveolus
Bronchiole

R
Trachea
Bronchiole
Bronchiole
Trachea

S
Bronchiole
Alveolus
Bronchus
Bronchus

Figure 1.1 shows a model of the lungs to study the human breathing mechanism.

Figure 1.1
(a) Using the model, explain the process of inhalation.

.
( 2 marks)
(b) Figure 1.2 shows a model of the lungs and a human respiratory system.
On Figure 1.2 draw lines to match the parts of the model with the part of
the human respiratory system
( 2 marks)

Figure 1.2

(c) Figure 1.3 shows the structure of some alveoli and blood capillaries.

Figure 1.3
Explain the transportation of oxygen gas to the body cells, starting from the
alveolus.

( 3 marks)
(d) Smoking is dangerous to human health.
State one reason.
..
.
.
( 1 mark)

Diagram 2.1 shows a human respiratory system.

Diagram 2.1
(a) Using the letters in diagram 2.1 complete the diagram below to show the
air flow during inhalation.

( 2 marks)
(b) What will happen to structure K during the process of exhalation?

( 1 mark)

(c) Diagram 2.2 shows a worker in a cement factory wearing a mask.

Diagram 2.2

What is the effect on the lungs of the worker if he neglects to wear the
mask
while working?

( 1 mark)
(d) Diagram 2.3 shows the structure of an alveolus.

Diagram 2.3
The process of gaseous exchange happens between the alveolus and
the
blood capillaries.
(i) Name the gases involved.

(2 marks)
(ii) Explain how this process can happen.

(1 mark)