Practice Ventilation Mechanism - 6.4.2 | Human Physiology | IB MYP Grade 12 Biology
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6.4.2 - Ventilation Mechanism

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

💡 Hint: Think about the diaphragm's shape.

Question 2

Easy

What is the result of diaphragm relaxation?

💡 Hint: What does a decreasing volume do to pressure?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What occurs during inhalation?

  • Diaphragm relaxes
  • Diaphragm contracts
  • Thoracic cavity decreases

💡 Hint: Remember the action of the diaphragm when you breathe in.

Question 2

True or False: Exhalation requires active muscle contraction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how you breathe out normally.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain how a respiratory condition like asthma might affect the ventilation mechanism.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the air passages and how it affects breathing.

Question 2

Design an experiment to measure the effects of exercise on ventilation rate.

💡 Hint: Think about how your body reacts when you exercise.

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