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The document contains a diagram and questions about the human respiratory system. It discusses the parts of the respiratory system like the trachea, bronchi, alveoli and their functions. Several questions test the understanding of gas exchange, breathing mechanisms, pathways of air and effects of smoking.

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Form 5 Chapter 1: RESPIRATION Structure Questions

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Form 5 Chapter 1: RESPIRATION

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS

1. The below diagram shows an experiment to study the breathing mechanism of the
human respiratory system.

(a) What do the following parts represent?


Y shaped glass tube:

Bell jar:

Baloon:

Rubber sheet:

Describe what happens when the rubber sheet is pulled downwards.

Explain your answer in (b)(i).

Describe what happens when the rubber sheet is pulled upwards.

Explain your answer in (c)(i).

(d) What is the aim of the experiment shown in above diagram?

2. The figure below shows the apparatus set up to study the substances present in the
cigarette smoke and its effects on lungs.
The changes in the colour of the cotton wool and universal indicator are recorded in the
below table.
Item At the beginning of the At the end of the experiment
experiment
Colour of cotton wool
White Brownish
Colour of universal
indicator Green Y

(a) Y is the colour of the universal indicator at the end of the experiment. What colour
is Y?

(b) The colour of the cotton wool became brownish at the end of the experiment. Why?

(d) What inference can you make from this experiment?

(e) State two harmful effects caused by smoking cigarette.

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

4. The figure below shows a model of the human respiration system.

Which of the following is correctly matched?


R S
A Trachea Alveolus
B Oesophagus Thoracic cavity
C Trachea Rib cage
D Bronchus Rib cage

5. The following information shows parts of the human respiration system.


K L M N
Alveolus Trachea Nostril Bronchus

Arrange the following parts in sequence of the air passage.


A N, L, K, M
B M, L, N, K
C M, L, K, N
D K, L, N, M

6. Which of the comparison of the mechanisms of breathing is not true?


Inhalation Exhalation
A Diaphragm flattens upwards Diaphragm curves
B Ribcage moves downwards Ribcage moves upwards and outwards
C Volume of the thoracic cavity Volume of the thoracic cavity decrease
increases
D Air pressure in the thoracic cavity Air pressure in the thoracic cavity increases
decreases

7. The information below shows the composition of the inhaled air in the human
respiratory system.
Nitrogen - About 78%
Water vapour - Mainly unsaturated
M - 0.03%
Which of the following can be M?
A Oxygen
B Dust particle
C Carbon dioxide
D Carbon monoxide

Question 8 and 9 are based on the below diagram which shows the human respiratory system.

8. Which of the following represent P and R?


P R
A Bronchus Alveolus
B Bronchus Bronchiole
C Trachea Bronchus
D Bronchiole Bronchus

9. Which of the following statements about Q are true?


I It is surrounded by a network of capillaries.
II It has walls which are very thick
III It has a very large surface area
A I, II and III only
B I, II only
C I, III only
D II, III only

11. Which of the following statements are true?


I The model showing exhalation of air.
II Volume of M decreases.
III N relaxes and curves upwards.
A I, II and III only
B I, II only
C I, III only
D I, only

13. The figure below shows the exchange of gas in the alveolus.

Which of the following are the special features of the alveolus adapted for gaseous
exchange?
I Surrounded by network of capillaries
II large surface area
III moist inner surface
A I only
B I and II only
C I and III only
D I, II, and III
16. The below diagram shows the exchange of gases between a blood capillary and a cell.

Which of the following represent T and U?


T U
A Oxygen Nitrogen
B Carbon dioxide Oxygen
C Nitrogen Carbon dioxide
D Oxygen Carbon dioxide

18. The following information shows the air passage in the respiratory system.

Which of the following can be K, L, M and N?


K L M N
A Trachea Nostril Bronchiole Alveolus
B Nostril Trachea Alveolus Bronchiole
C Nostril Alveolus Bronchiole Trachea
D Nostril Trachea Bronchiole Alveolus

Questions 19 and 20 are based on the below diagram which shows a section of the human
respiratory system.

19 Which of the following .represents P, Q, R and S?


P Q R S
A Trachea Alveolus Bronchus Bronchiole
B Trachea Bronchus Alveolus Bronchiole
C Bronchus Alveolus Bronchiole Trachea
D Alveolus Trachea Bronchus Bronchiole

20. Which of the following statements are true?


I P is kept open by rings of cartilage.
II Q has a large surface area for gaseous exchange.
III R is surrounded by a network of capillaries.
A II and III only
B I and II only
C I and III only
D I, II, and III

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