Exhalation of air into the lungs can be brought about by:
I: Contraction of diaphragm
II: Contraction of internal intercostal muscles
III: Contraction of external intercostal muscles
1. Only I and II
2. Only II
3. Only I and III
4. Only III

Subtopic:  Mechanism of Breathing |
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The respiratory rhythm center:
I: is located in the medulla oblongata.
II: regulates the duration of inhalation and increases respiratory rate.
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: Regulation of Respiration |
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Residual volume in lungs:
I:  Prevents Lung Collapse
II:  Facilitates Gas Exchange  
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: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The thoracic chamber, being airtight, is critical for breathing.
Reason (R):  Movement of rib cage can bring about inhalation and exhalation.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: The respiratory membrane has one layer - the simple squamous epithelium of the alveoli.
Statement II: Oxygen diffuses faster from carbon dioxide across the respiratory membrane.
1. Statement I is correct: Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct: Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Carbon dioxide and oxygen compete for binding sites with the hemoglobin.
Statement II: Oxygen dissociates faster from hemoglobin during exercise.

1. Statement I is correct: Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct: Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases | Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: The pO2 of the blood normally has no direct effect on respiration.
Statement II: The pO2 of the oxygenated blood is higher than the pO2 of the alveolar air.

1. Statement I is correct: Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct: Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Transport of Gases Part 1 | Respiratory System: Transport of Gases Part 2 | Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: The alveoli have ciliated cells in them to help expel dust particles that make it this far down into the respiratory tract.
Statement II: Gas exchange between the lungs and the blood, and between the blood and tissue fluid, is an active transport process.

1. Statement I is correct: Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct: Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect: Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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If a person exhales out forcefully by applying all his efforts. What will be the pulmonary volume inhaled by him immediately under normal condition without applying any extra effort? 
1. TV + IRV 
2. TV only 
3. TV + ERV 
4. TV+IRV+ ERV
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |
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The heart, trachea, esophagus and associated structures are located in the space between the two lungs called as:
1. mediastinum
2. pleural cavity
3. thoracic cavity
4. parietal cavity
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung | Respiratory Organs |
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