Form 3 Science

Chapter 1

FORM 3 CHAPTER 1
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

1. Diagram 1 shows part of the human respiratory system.

P: …………………………….

Q: …………………………….

R: …………………………….
Diagram 1
(a) Label P, Q and R on Diagram 1 with the following words.

Lung Diaphragm Trachea

[3 marks]

(b) The sequence shows the flow of inhaled air in the respiratory system.

Trachea  Z  bronchiole  alveolus

Label Z on Diagram 1.
[1 mark]

(c) The movement of S causes the thoracic cavity to expand during inhalation. How does S
move during inhalation?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

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2. Diagram 2 shows the gaseous exchange in an alveolus.

DIagram 2

(a) Identify the gases labelled P and Q.

Gas P: …………………………………….. Gas Q: ……………………………………………..

[2 marks]

(b) Name the process involved in the gaseous exchange in the alveolus.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(c) What causes gas P to diffuse into the bloodstream?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(d) What happens to gas P as it enters the blood capillary?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(e) State one difference between blood X and blood Y.

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[1 mark]
3. Diagram 3 shows a model of the respiratory system.

Stopper

Glass tube

Balloon

Rubber sheet

Diagram 3

(a) What do the balloon and rubber sheet represent?

(i) Balloon: …………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Rubber sheet: …………………………………………………………………………

[2 marks]

(b) (i) What happens when the rubber sheet is pulled downwards?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

(ii) Explain your answer in (b).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

[2 marks]

(c) Name the process that is shown by activity (b)(i).

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[1 mark]

4. Diagram 4 shows an activity to show the effect of cigarette smoke on the lungs.

Diagram 4

(a) What are the changes to the following at the end of the activity?

(i) The temperature: …………………………………………………………………………

(ii) The white cotton wool: ……………………………………………………………………….

(iii) The hydrogen carbonate indicator: ……………………………………………………

[3 marks]

(b) State one inference based on the observation in (a)(iii).

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[1 mark]

(c) Name one harmful substance found in cigarette smoke.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

(d) Suggest one good habit that can help to improve the quality of air around us.

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[1 mark]

5. Diagram 5 shows a process that takes place in the human respiratory system.

Diagram 5

(a) Name the process shown in Diagram 5.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

(b) Describe the movement of the following parts during this process.

(i) Ribs: ………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Diaphragm: ………………………………………………………………………………

[2 marks]

(c) Explain briefly how air is forced into the lungs.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[2 marks]

(d) Complete the sequence to show the flow of air into the lungs during this process.

Nasal cavity Bronchus

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