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Gas exchange in humans
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

  1. A. Uvula
  2. B. Epiglottis
  3. C. Larynx
  4. D. Glottis
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✓ Answer: BB. Epiglottis
The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that folds over the entrance to the trachea when swallowing, directing food into the oesophagus. The larynx is the voice box, and the glottis is the opening between the vocal cords, neither of which performs this sealing function.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

The table shows the composition of inhaled and exhaled air. Which row is correct? | | Oxygen (%) | Carbon dioxide (%) | |---|---|---| | Inhaled | 21 | 0.04 | | Exhaled | 16 | 4 |

  1. A. Both values for inhaled air are correct but exhaled CO₂ should be 0.4%
  2. B. The table is correct as shown
  3. C. Inhaled oxygen should be 16% and exhaled should be 21%
  4. D. Exhaled oxygen should be 0% as it is all used in respiration
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✓ Answer: BB. The table is correct as shown
Inhaled air contains approximately 21% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide. Exhaled air contains approximately 16% oxygen and 4% carbon dioxide, reflecting the gas exchange that has occurred. Not all oxygen is removed — only a fraction is absorbed per breath.
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