| (A) | Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across alveolar membrane |
| (B) | Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues |
| (C) | Transport of gases by the blood |
| (D) | Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out |
| (E) | Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO2 |
| 1. | (D), (A), (C), (B), (E) | 2. | (C), (B), (A), (E), (D) |
| 3. | (B), (C), (E), (D), (A) | 4. | (A), (C), (B), (E), (D) |
| 1. | Provides surface for diffusion of O2 and CO2 |
| 2. | It clears inhaled air from foreign particles |
| 3. | Inhaled air is humidified |
| 4. | Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature |
Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because?
| 1. | there is a negative pressure in the lungs |
| 2. | there is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls |
| 3. | there is a positive intrapleural pressure |
| 4. | pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure |
The figure shows a diagrammatic view of the human respiratory system with labels A, B, C, and D. Select the option that gives the correct identification, main function, and/or characteristics:

| 1. | B-pleural membrane- surrounds ribs on both sides to provide cushion against rubbing. |
| 2. | C-alveoli-thin walled vascular bag-like structures for the exchange of gases. |
| 3. | D-lower end of the lungs-diaphragm pulls it down during inspiration. |
| 4. | A trachea-long tube supported by complete cartilaginous rings for conducting inspired air. |
Two friends are eating together at a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of:
| 1. | diaphragm | 2. | neck |
| 3. | tongue | 4. | epiglottis |