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Date May 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21M.1.SL.tz0.5
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 5 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which statement(s) about the functions of the conducting airways is/are correct?

I. Provide a low resistance pathway for airflow

II. Provide a site for gaseous exchange

III. Warm and moisten the air

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

Low-difficulty question (47.05 % correctly answered). Answer D was a very strong distractor.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.1. Structure and function of the ventilatory system » 2.1.2. Outline the functions of the conducting airways.
Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.1. Structure and function of the ventilatory system
Topic 2: Exercise physiology

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