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 |
Which of the following events happen when air is expelled from the lungs
| 1. | Ribs and sternum return to the original position |
| 2. | volume of thorax decreases |
| 3. | Diaphragm relaxes and arches upwards |
| 4. | All of the above |
The volume of air expired forcefully after normal inspiration
| 1. | TV+ IRV | 2. | TV+ERV |
| 3. | TV | 4. | None of these |
Diffusion membrane consists of
| 1. | Squamous epithelium of alveoli |
| 2. | endothelium of alveolar capillaries |
| 3. | Basement substance between them |
| 4. | All of the above |
What percentage of oxygen molecule is transported in a dissolved state through plasma
| 1. | 3 | 2. | 20-25 |
| 3. | 70 | 4. | 97 |
Which of the following is true for transport of gases
| 1. | Maximum amount of O2 is transported by RBCs |
| 2. | Maximum amount of CO2 is transported by Plasma as Bicarbonates |
| 3. | Plasma transports both CO2 and O2 |
| 4. | All of the above |