plumiRespiratory system during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery: OCR A‑Level Physical Education questions
Every OCR A-Level Physical Education exam question on 1.1.b Respiratory system during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on Respiratory system during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q6(c)(ii) (3 marks): Sketch a line graph to show the effect of pre-exercise, high intensity exercise and recovery on the minute ventilation of a performer. The start of the line is
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(b) (6 marks): Explain the roles of the sternocleidomastoid and the internal intercostal muscles in the mechanics of breathing. Sternocleidomastoid muscle [6]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): During exercise the working muscles have an increased need for oxygen. Assess how changes in the pressure gradient and the dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin affect
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q6(c)(i) (3 marks): Using the data in Table 6.2, calculate A, B and C. A [3]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q6(c)(ii) (3 marks): Explain why the minute ventilation of the trained individual is lower at rest than that of the untrained individual. [3]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q6(c)(iii) (3 marks): Tidal volume changes during exercise and recovery. Describe the role of proprioceptors in the control of these changes. During exercise [3]
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