Form 3 Science

Chapter 1

FORM 3 CHAPTER 1
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
1. Diagram 1 shows part of the human respiratory system.

P: .
S
Q: .
S
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

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).

[1 mark]

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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).

[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.

[1 mark]

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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

Alveolus
[2 marks]
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