AQA GCSE PE - Cardio-respiratory question paper and mark scheme

This resource is designed to monitor and assess students knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system (1b), while recapping the musculo-skeletal system (1a) and covers the following topics:

• Application of joint actions to movement analysis
• Different types of muscle contraction
• Double loop circulatory system
• Process of diffusion and gasesous exchange
• Mechanics of breathing
• Interpretation of a spirometer trace
• Structure of the heart
• Cardiac output
• Structure and function of blood vessels
• Redistribution of blood flow

Documents included: a 42 mark question paper and the corresponding mark scheme.

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