How many external nostrils are present in human beings
| 1. | 1 | 2. | 2 |
| 3. | 3 | 4. | None of these |
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 |
Trachea divides at the level of ______thoracic vertebra into left and right primary bronchi
| 1. | 5th | 2. | 6th |
| 3. | 10th | 4. | 4th |
Lungs are covered by a double layered membrane which is called
| 1. | Pleural membrane | 2. | visceral membrane |
| 3. | pulmonary membrane | 4. | parietal membrane |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Which of the following is true for inspiration
| 1. | thoracic chamber volume increases |
| 2. | Diaphragm contracts |
| 3. | pulmonary volume increases |
| 4. | All of these |
Pressure gradient between the lungs and atmosphere is maintained by
| 1. | diaphragm |
| 2. | external intercostal muscles |
| 3. | internal intercostal muscles |
| 4. | All of these |
Which of the following events happen when air enters lungs
| 1. | Ribs and sternum raised |
| 2. | volume of thorax increased |
| 3. | Diaphragm contracted |
| 4. | All of the above |