Which of the following is true

1. Gills are used by most of the aquatic animals
2. lungs are used by most of the terrestrial animals
3. Mammals have a well developed respiratory system
4. All of the above

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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The mechanism of breathing depends on animal’s

1. habitat
2. level of organisation
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Body segmentation
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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How many external nostrils are present in human beings

1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. None of these
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Which of the following is true about epiglottis

1. thin elastic cartilaginous flap
2. prevent food entry into larynx
3. Coughing occurs due to its improper movement
4. All of these
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Trachea divides at the level of ______thoracic vertebra into left and right primary bronchi

1. 5th 2. 6th
3. 10th 4. 4th
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Lungs are covered by a double layered membrane which is called

1. Pleural membrane 2. visceral membrane
3. pulmonary membrane 4. parietal membrane
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Which of the following constitute the exchanging part of the respiratory system

1. external nostrils to trachea
2. external nostrils to primary bronchioles
3. Respiratory bronchioles to alveoli
4. external nostrils to terminal bronchioles
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Which of the following is the function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?

1. clears the foreign particle
2. humidifies air
3. brings air to body temperature
4. All of these
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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During expiration which of the following events takes place

1. Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contracts
2. Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax
3. Inter Pleural pressure is less than atmospheric pressure
4. Both A and C
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation |
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Which of the following is true for inspiration

1. thoracic chamber volume increases
2. Diaphragm contracts
3. pulmonary volume increases
4. All of these
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation |
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Level 1: 80%+
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