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Edexcel GCSE Physical Education

End Of Unit Test

SECTION 8: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Time: 45 Minutes

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1. Which of the following would be most suitable to include in a training programme designed to

improve performance for a long distance runner?

A. Aerobic work on a track

B. Anaerobic work on a bike

C. Aerobic work in a swimming pool

D. Anaerobic work using heavy weights

(1 mark)

2. What are the two components of the respiratory system:

A. The Lungs and the Heart B. The Lungs and the Muscles C. The Lungs and Breathing

D. The Heart, the Blood and the Blood Vessels. (1 mark)

3. The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled compared to the amount inhaled during normal breathing is due to the fact that:

A. It is produced by the white blood cells

B. It is a by-product of respiration

C. It stores water in the body

D. It is used by the body to help transport oxygen

(1 mark)

4. What is the primary role of the Alveoli.

A. Fight infection in the respiratory system B. Carry Oxygen into the lungs C. Allow the diffusion of oxygen into the blood.

D. Increase blood flow (1 mark)

5. Which of the following terms best describes the process of the lungs drawing air into the body.

A. Inspiration

B. Expiration

C. Respiration

D. Desperation

(1 mark)

6. The diaphragm is a type of

A. Bone

B. Tendon

C. Muscle

D. Hard Tissue

(1 mark)

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7. Ali plays badminton for the school team. To improve his performance, he trains regularly three

times a week.

a) State THREE long term benefits you would expect Alis training to have on his

respiratory system.

(3 mark)

b) During a match Ali built up an oxygen debt. Was he working aerobically or

anaerobically?

(1 mark)

c) Explain, in simple terms, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic training.

(1 mark)

d) What by product is associated with an oxygen debt.

(1 mark)

e) Outline the effects this by product has on the body

(1 mark)

f) State two ways in which the performer could help remove this bi-product

(1 marks)

8. The respiratory system plays an important part in aiding an athletes performance. Complete the following statements about the lungs and breathing

a) During inspiration the intercostal muscles contract to move the ribs

and ..

b) The diaphragm contracts, moving it

c) Both of these movements .. the volume of the lungs

d) The air flows in through the nose, where it is filtered, . and moistened.

(5 marks)

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9. During breathing gases are inhaled.

a) Copy and Complete the table below to show the percentages of each gas in inhaled and

exhaled air.

Use some of the percentages shown in the box below

79% 21% 11% 3% 79%

0% 17% 0.03% 9%

Gas

Inspiration (%) Expiration (%)

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Nitrogen

(6 marks)

b) Explain why the percentage of oxygen varies from inspiration to expiration

(1 mark)

c) Explain why the percentage of carbon dioxide varies from inspiration to expiration

(1 mark)

10. Before exercise Sohail was breathing at a rate of 16 breaths per minute.

a) From below copy the correct statement that explains would happen to his breathing rate as

a result of hard exercise.

i) Stay the same

ii) Slow down

iii) Speed up

(1 mark)

b) Why does the respiratory system respond in this way

(2 marks)

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11. An athlete sprints a fast 100 metres race. The list below identifies changes which occur in the

body from the start of the race to the end of the recovery period, but they are not in the correct

order in which they happen.

A She breathes quickly and respires aerobically

B The oxygen debt is repaid

C Her muscles ache (fatigue)

D Lactic acid forms in her muscles

E She begins anaerobic respiration in her muscles

F She breathes slowly and respires aerobically

Copy and complete the table below by listing the changes that take place in their correct order. The

first and last events have been done for you. Each of the letters A to E should be used once only.

Order of events Answer

1 F

2

3

4

5

6

7 F

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12. Figure 1 is a diagram of the human respiratory system.

Give the anatomical name of the parts labelled, A, B, C, D, E, F.

13. Explain the following terms

a) Vital capacity

(2 mark)

b) Tidal volume

(2 mark)

E

C

B

A

D

F

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14. The body needs energy to work. Figure 2 shows part of the equation.

GLUCOSE + OXYGEN ENERGY + X + Y

Name the two missing items from the equation

a) X

(1 mark)

b) Y

(1 mark)

c) What happens to the levels of X and Y during aerobic exercise compared to when the

performer is at rest,

(2 marks)

TOTAL 50 MARKS

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