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Respiratory System MCAS Response

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7 questions

8

Question 1

1.

The four parts of the respiratory system affected by the diseases are underlined in the table. Describe the specific role of EACH of these parts in the respiratory system.

1

Question 2

2.

Identify the main gas that diffuses out of the alveolus and into the capillary.

1

1

1

2

Question 6

6.

State the path air follows starting from the nose

2

Question 7

7.

Briefly explain why your breathing and heart rate increase when you excercise.

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Question 3

3.

Explain why oxygen diffuses out of the alveoli and into the capillary.

Question 4

4.

Identify the main gas that diffuses out of the capillary and into the aveolus.

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Question 5

5.

At point X, blood is coming from the heart and into the lungs. At point X, which gas is at a higher concentration in the blood?

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide