Which of the following is part of the thoracic chamber?

1. ribs and vertebral column 2. diaphragm
3. sternum 4. All of the above

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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High pCO2 and low pO2 can be found in:

1. alveoli 2. tissues
3. blood 4. heart
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
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Match the disorder given in Column-I with the feature most closely related to the disorder in Column-II and select the correct match from the codes given:

Column-I Column-II
A. Asthma P. Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
B. Emphysema Q. Damage to alveolar walls
C. Occupation lung disease R. Pulmonary fibrosis
Codes
A B C
1. P Q R
2. Q P R
3. Q R P
4. R Q P
Subtopic:  Respiratory Disorders: Part 1 | Respiratory Disorders: Part 2 |
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Thoracic chamber is formed:
(i) Dorsally by vertebral column 
(ii) Ventrally by sternum 
(iii) Laterally by ribs 
(iv) Lower side by diaphragm
 
1.  (i) and (iii) only 
2.  (i), (ii) and (iii) only 
3.  (ii), (iii) and (iv) only 
4.  (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) 
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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The solubility of carbon dioxide is about ...........times higher than that of oxygen across the respiratory membrane.

1. 20-25 2. 25-50
3. 125-150 4. 200-250
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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Inspiration during breathing occurs when the pressure in lungs is:
1. Zero
2. Negative with respect to atmospheric pressure
3. Equal to atmospheric pressure
4. Positive with respect to atmospheric pressure
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation |
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Chemosensitive area of respiratory centre medulla is affected by:
1. less CO2 and H+ ions
2. less O2 and H+ ions
3. excess CO2 and H+ ions
4. excess O2 and H+ ions.

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Regulation of Respiration |
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At the alveoli:
I: The factors are all favourable for the formation of oxyhemoglobin.
II: Carbon dioxide trapped as bicarbonate at the tissue level is released out as carbon dioxide.
 
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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The partial pressure of oxygen is expected to be least in:
 
1. Atmospheric air 2. Alveoli
3. Oxygenated blood 4. Tissues
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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Transport of gases in alveoli takes place by :

1. Active transport 2. Passive transport
3. Simple diffusion 4. None
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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