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Quiz: Gas Exchange in Insects

AQA 7402 A-Level Biology

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Building on what you've learned about surface area to volume ratio and gas exchange in single-celled organisms, let's test your knowledge of gas exchange in insects!

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What is the main structure insects use for gas exchange?

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Which features of the tracheal system help maximise gas exchange? (Select all that apply)

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Gas exchange in insects occurs through a system of {{blank0}} that open to the outside via {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What happens to the spiracles when insects need to reduce water loss?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why do active insects pump their abdomen during gas exchange?

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Which of the following statements about tracheoles are true? (Select all that apply)

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Insects increase oxygen delivery during activity by reducing the amount of {{blank0}} in the tracheoles.

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Insects that live in dry environments often have fewer spiracles. Why is this an advantage?

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