CHAPTER 1: RESPIRATION

1. Label the figure 1

The figure above shows one of the system in the human body.
(a)

On the figure above, label all the blank box.

(b)

Name the system shown in the figure above.s

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(c)

Name the gas that diffuses through the alveolus into the capillaries.
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(d)

Complete the flow chart below to show the sequence of air movement from the nose to
the alveolus.

2. Figure 2 shows the structure of an alveolus.

Figure 2
The diffusion of oxygen takes place in the human body.
a) State 3 characteristics of the alveolus that help in the diffusion of oxygen.
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ii. _______________________________________________________
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b ) Which has a greater oxygen concentration, the alveolus or the blood capillary on
its surface ?
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c)

Artery

Characteristics
a) The size of lumen

Vein
Artery

Capillary
Vein

Capillary

b) Thickness of walls
c) Valve
d) Function
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e) Speed of blood
flow