The Structure & Functions of the Cardio-respiratory System (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Exam Questions

Figure 2 shows a diagram of the heart.

Using Figure 2, identify the names of the chambers of the heart labelled X and Y.

Define cardiac output

Zack is a 16-year-old GCSE PE student. He is just about to play a game of basketball for his school team.

Zack’s respiratory system will experience a number of changes before and during the game of basketball.

Define the terms tidal volume and residual volume.

Which one of these is the correct pathway of air?

Which one of these blood vessels transports oxygenated blood back to the left atrium?

Which one of these pairs of muscles are used when breathing in during exercise?

Figure 1 shows a spirometer trace for a person at rest.

Identify lung volumes A and B in Figure 1.

In Figure 1, what would happen to lung volume A during exercise?

Justify your answer to Question 7.2

Define inhalation and describe how it takes place at rest.

Refer to the intercostal muscles, rib cage and diaphragm in your answer.

What is the role of the valves in the veins?

Identify two features of the structure of arteries. Explain how each feature helps the arteries to perform their function.

Which one of these describes stroke volume?

Chris is an experienced 25-year-old 800m runner.

Table 1 shows Chris’s heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) at the start and during an 800m race.

Chris’s breathing rate will change during the race.

Define tidal volume.

Explain the changes that occur to Chris’s tidal volume during the 800m race.

Describe the pathway of blood from when it enters the heart on the right side box to where it leaves the heart on the left side.

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

Which one of these will air pass through immediately before entering the alveoli?

Which one of these is the maximum heart rate for a 14-year-old girl?

Figure 2 shows a diagram of the heart.

Name the four chambers labelled A, B, C and D in Figure 2.

Explain how the function of arteries box and veins in the cardiovascular system allows an athlete to complete a marathon.