Breathing and Exchange of Gases

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17.BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES
Single Correct Answer Type
1. Each haemoglobin molecule can carry maximum of

a) Two molecules of O b) Three molecules of O
c) Four molecules of O d) One molecules of O
2. Hypoxia is caused due to
a) Lesser O in atmosphere b) Lesser RBC in blood
c) LesserCO in atmosphere d) Both (a) and (b)
3. During oxygen transport, the oxyhaemoglobin at the tissue level liberates oxygen to the cells because
a) O concentration is high and CO is low b) O concentration is low and CO is high
c) O tension is low and CO tension is high d) O tension is high and CO tension is low
4. O exchange with CO by simple diffusion over the entire body surface takes place in
I. sponges II. Coelenterates III. Flatworms
Select the correct option to complete the given statement
a) I and II b) II and III c) I and III d) All of the above
5. Breathing involves …A… during which atmospheric air is drawn in and …B… by which the alveolar air is
released out.
Choose the correct option for A and B to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-expiration; B-osmosis b) A-expiration; B-inspiration
c) A-inspiration; B-expiration d) A-inspiration; B-diffusion
6. If a large number of people are enclosed in a room, then
a) Oxygen decreases and carbon dioxide increases
b) Oxygen increases and carbon dioxide decreases
c) Both oxygen and carbon dioxide decreases
d) Both oxygen and carbon dioxide increases
7. The total number of lobes and alveoli present in both the lungs of man are
a) 17 and 30 million, respectively b) 5 and 300 million, respectively
c) 19 and 300 million, respectively d) 18 and 300 lakh, respectively
8. Which of the following combines irreversibly with blood haemoglobin?
a) SO b) O c) CO d) CO
9. Identify the correct group of statements
I. Oxygen is carried by haemoglobin
II. Oxygen is carried by carbonic anhydrase
III. CO is carried by haemoglobin
IV. SO is carried by haemoglobin
V. Only oxygen is transported by the blood
VI. Only CO is transported by the blood
Choose the correct option
a) I and VI b) II and III c) IV and V d) I and III
10. What is true about RBCs in humans?
a) They carry about 20-25 per cent of carbon dioxide
b) They transport 99.5 per cent of oxygen
c) They transport about 80 per cent oxygen only and the rest 20 per cent of it is transported in dissolved
state in blood plasma
d) They do not carry carbon dioxide at all
11. Respiratory centre of the brain is stimulated by
a) CO content in venous the blood b) CO content in arterial the blood
c) O content in arterial the blood d) O content in venous the blood
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12. Identify :, ; and < in the given diagram and choose the correct option accordingly
a) A-Alveolar cavity, B-WBC, C-Capillary wall b) A-Alveolar cavity, B-RBC, C-Systemic wall
c) A-Alveolar cavity, B-RBC, C-Capillary wall d) A-Alveolar cavity, B-WBC, C-Systemic wall
13. Why breathing is accelerated when the person opens his nose after holding the breathe by closing his
nose?
a) CO build up in the body b) CO build up in the body
c) H = decreases in the body d) CO decrease in body
14. Listed below are four respiratory capacities (I-IV) and four jumbled respiratory volumes of a normal
human adult.
Respiratory Capacity Respirato
ry Volume
I.Residual volume 1.
II.Vital capacity 1.
III.Inspiratory reserve 1.
volume
IV.Inspiratory capacity 4600 mL
Which one of the following is the correct matching of two capacities and volumes?
a) II 3000 mL, III 4600 mL b) III 1200 mL, IV 3000 mL
c) IV 3500 mL, I 1200 mL d) I 4600 mL, II 3500 mL
15. Exchange of gases in lungs occurs through
a) Simple diffusion b) Active transport c) Osmosis d) Plasmolysis
16. Partial BloodBlood Tissues
pressure (De oxy(Oxyge
Of Gases genated)nated)
O 40 B 40
CO A 40 C
Choose the correct option for A, B and C to complete the given data
a) A-40, B-95, C-40
b) A-45, B-95, C-45
c) A-35, B-95, C-45
d) A-35, B-95, C-95
17. Floating ribs of thoracic cage are
a) 1st to 7th pair b) 8th to 9th pair c) 8th to 10th pair d) 11th to 12th pair
18. At which thoracic vertebra does trachea divide into right and left primary bronchi?
a) 5 b) 6 c) 9 d) 4
19. The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar air is
a) 45 mm Hg b) 95 mm Hg c) 104 mm Hg d) 110 mm Hg
20. Inspiration is initiated by
a) Extension of the diaphragm b) Contraction of the diaphragm
c) Extension of the lungs d) Contraction of the lungs
21. Why do human beings face difficulty to breath in high elevations?
a) Lower % of O b) Temperature lower c) High pressure d) Low DO
22. During normal respiration without any effort the volume of air inspired or expired is called
a) Tidal volume b) Reserve volume c) Residual volume d) None of these
23. Identify the different parts of the respiratory system in accordance to their location given below

I. Posterior part of the pharynx
II. Present at the glottis
III. In front of oesophagus
Choose the correct option accordingly
a) I-Nasal cavity, II-Larynx, III-Bronchi b) I-Nasopharynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Wind pipe
c) I-Glottis, II-Larynx, III-Trachea d) I-Larynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Trachea
24. The respiratory membranes facilitates the exchange of respiratory gases through diffusion. Oxygen enters
the deoxygenated blood through diffusion because
a) Partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air and capillaries is 40 mm Hg and 100 mm Hg respectively
b) Partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air and capillaries is 100 mm Hg and 40 mm Hg respectively
c) Partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air and capillaries is 46 mm Hg and 40 mm Hg respectively
d) Partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air and capillaries is 40 mm Hg and 46 mm Hg respectively
25. Which of the following gas is quite insignificant for the regulation of respiration rhythm?
a) SO b) N c) CO d) O
26. What is vital capacity of our lungs?
a) Inspiratory reserve volume plus tidal volume
b) Total lung capacity minus expiratory reserve volume
c) Inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume
d) Total lung capacity minus residual volume
27. Which of the following statements is not true?
a) The partial pressure of oxygen in deoxygenated blood is 40 mm Hg
b) The partial pressure of oxygen in oxygenated blood is 95 mm Hg
c) The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar air is 104 mm Hg
d) The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in deoxygenated blood is 95 mm Hg
28. Respiratory GasAtmospheric AirAlveoli
O 159 A
CO 0.3 B
Partial pressure (in mm Hg) of oxygen and carbon dioxide at different part involved in diffusion in
comparison to those in atmosphere. Identify A and B and choose the correct option accordingly
a) A-50; B-50 b) A-104; B-40 c) A-40; B-104 d) A-101; B-104
29. When the oxygen supply to the tissue is inadequate, the condition is
a) Dyspnea b) Hypoxia c) Asphyxia d) Apnea
30. Which two of the following changes (I-IV) usually tend to occur in the plain dwellers when they move to
high altitudes (3,500 m or more)?
I. Increase in red blood cell size.
II. Increase in red blood cell production.
III. Increased breathing rate.
IV. Increase in thrombocyte count.
Changes occurring are
a) I and III b) III and IV c) I and IV d) I and II
31. Arrange the following in the order of increasing volume
I.Tidal volume
II.Residual volume
III.Expiratory reserve volume
IV.Vital capacity
a) I < II < III < IV b) I < III < II < IV c) I < IV < III < II d) I < IV < II < III
32. Chloride shift occurs in response to
a) HCOI H b) K = c) H = d) Na=
33. Which situation would result in the greatest degree of O situation for haemoglobin, if KO remains
constant?
a) Increased CO level, decreased temperature

b) Decreased CO level, decreased temperature
c) Increased CO level, increased temperature
d) Decreased CO level, increased temperature
34. Blood do not become acidic although it carries CO because
a) CO is continuously diffused though tissues b) CO combines with H O to form H COH
c) In CO transport, buffers plays an important role d) CO is absorbed by WBC
35. On high mountains difficulty in breathing is due to
a) Decrease in partial pressure of oxygen b) Decrease in amount of oxygen
c) Increase in carbon dioxide concentration d) All of the above
36. What is Bohr’s effect?
a) Raise of pCO or fall in pH decreases the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin
b) Decrease of pCO or fall in pH decreases the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin
c) Raise of pCO or increase in pH decreases the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin
d) Shifting of the oxygen-haemoglobin curve to left
37. One of the major cause of emphysema is
a) Pollution b) Smog c) Cigarette smoking d) Sanitary condition
38. Animals who use their skin as an accessory respiratory organ are
I. lizard II. frog
III. rabbit IV. Zebra
a) I and II b) Only I c) IV and II d) Only II
39. When the oxygen supply to the tissues is inadequate, the condition is
a) Hypoxia b) Asphyxia c) Pleuracy d) Anoxia
40. The percentage of oxygen in inhaled air is about
a) 21% b) 16% c) 79% d) 4%
41. State wheather the given statements are true or false
I. Respiration in humans is an active process
II. Diaphragm helps in generating the pressure gradient in the lungs
a) I – True, II – False b) I – True, II – True c) I – False, II – True d) I – False, II – False
42. When carbon dioxide concentration in blood increases, breathing becomes
a) Shallower and slow b) There is no effect on breathing
c) Slow and deep d) Faster and deeper
43. I. Intra pulmonary pressure remains less than the atmospheric pressure
II. There is negative pressure in the lungs than the atmospheric pressure
In which of the above two situations inspiration takes place?
Choose the correct option accordingly?
a) Only I b) Only II c) Both I and II d) I or II
44. Under which condition, dissociation of oxygen from oxyhaemoglobin in tissues occurs?
a) Low DO b) High DCO c) High H = d) All of these
45. In the given diagram, identify what is depicted by :, ; and <

a) A-Air going out from lungs, B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of thorax increased
b) A-Air entering lungs, B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of thorax increased
c) A-Air entering lungs, B-Ribs and sternum raised, C-Volume of thorax increased
d) A-Air going out from lungs, B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of thorax decreased
46. Which of the following statement is false?
a) The conducting part of the respiratory system transports the atmospheric air to alveoli
b) Conducting part of the respiratory system clears the air from foreign particles, humidifies and brings it
to the body temperature
c) Exchange part of the respiratory system is the actual site at which O and CO exchange takes place
d) None of the above
47. Lungs comprises
a) Network of bronchi b) Bronchioles c) Alveoli d) All of these
48. Which of the following statement is incorrect about nasopharynx?
a) Internal nostrils opens into nasopharynx
b) It is the common passage for air only
c) It is a portion of pharynx
d) Nasopharynx opens through the glottis of the larynx region into the trachea
49. Pneumonia is an infection of
a) Trachea b) Larynx c) Vocal cord d) Lungs
50. Which of the following equation is correct?
a) b)
c) d)
51. Site of aerobic respiration in higher organisms is/are

a) Golgi apparatus b) Mitochondria c) Both (a) and (b) d) Lungs
52. The total thickness of the diffusion membrane of alveolus capillary is
a) Less than 1 cm b) Less than 2 cm c) Less than 1 mm d) More than 1 mm
53. During expiration, the diaphragm becomes
a) Dome-shaped b) Oblique c) Normal d) Flattened
54. Which fact suggests that most oxygen is transported from lungs to the tissues combined with haemoglobin
rather than dissolved in blood plasma?
a) Oxygen carrying capacity of whole blood is much higher than that of plasma and oxygen content of
blood leaving the lungs is greater than that of blood entering the lungs
b) Haemoglobin can combine with oxygen
c) Oxyhaemoglobin can dissociate into haemoglobin and oxygen
d) Increase in carbon dioxide concentration decreases the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin
55. A large proportion of oxygen is left unused in the human blood even after its uptake by the body tissues.
ThisO
a) Raises the RSTU of blood to 75 mm of Hg
b) Is enough to keep oxyhaemoglobin
c) Helps in releasing more O to the epithelial tissues
d) Acts as a reserve during muscular exercises
56. Which of the following statement is true regarding the human respiratory system?
a) Tracheal rings are of hyaline cartilage
b) Dorsal side of the thoracic chamber is formed by sternum
c) Expiration occurs when there is negative pressure in the lungs
d) Inspiration occurs when there is positive pressure in the lungs
57. When the nutrients are oxidised without using molecular O called …A… in yearst glucose formed …B…
and CO . Endoparasite also respire …C… . It gives low energy.
Choose the correct option for A, B and C
a) A-fermentation, R-ethyl alcohol, C-anaerobically
b) A-fermentation, B-methyl alcohol, C-anaerobically
c) A-fermentation, B-alcohol, C-aerobically
d) A-fermentation, B-ethyl alcohol, C-aerobically
58. The ventilation movements of the lungs in mammals is governed by
a) Diaphragm b) Coastal muscles c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these
I =
59. CO diffuses into …A… and forms HCOH and H . At the …B… site where pCO is low, the reaction proceeds
in the opposite direction.
Thus, CO is trapped as …C… at the tissue level and transported to alveoli is released out as …D…
Select the right choice for A, B, C and D to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-WBC, B-diffusion, C-carbonate, D-O b) A-RBC, B-alveolar, C-bicarbonate, D-CO
c) A-RBC, B-alveolar, C-bicarbonate, D-O d) A-RBC, B-alveolar, C-carbonate, D-CO
60. Lungs have a large number of narrow tubes called
a) Alveoli b) Bronchi c) Bronchioles d) Tracheae
61. Conducting part of the respiratory system comprises
a) External nostrils upto the terminal bronchioles b) Internal nostrils upto trachea
c) Epiglottis upto trachea d) Larynx upto bronchi
62. Arrange the given steps of respiration mechanism in the order, they occur in the human body
I. Breathing or pulmonary ventilation
II. Diffusion across the alveolar membrane
III. Transport of gases by blood
IV. Utilisation of O by cells
V. Diffusion of O and CO between blood and tissues
a) I → II → III → IV → V b) I → II → III → V → IV c) I → III → II → V → IV d) I → III → II → IV → V
63. How many layers are present in the diffusion membrane of alveolus capillary?
a) 5 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4
64. Blood analysis of a patient reveals an unusually high quantity of carboxyhaemoglobin content. Which of
the following conclusions is most likely to be correct?
a) Carbon disulphide the patient has been inhaling polluted air containing usually high content of
b) Chloroform the patient has been inhaling polluted air containing usually high content of
c) Carbon dioxide the patient has been inhaling polluted air containing usually high content of
d) Carbon monoxide the patient has been inhaling polluted air containing usually high content of
65. What happens in Hamburger shift?
a) HCOI I
H ions move out from plasma and Cl ions enters into RBC
b) COI I
H ions move out from plasma and Cl ions enters into RBC
c) H = ions move out from plasma and ClI ions enters into RBC
d) HCOH ions move out from plasma and H = ions enters into RBC
66. Correct sequence of the air passage in humans is
a) Nose → Larynx → Pharynx → Bronchioles → Alveoli
b) Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Bronchioles → Bronchi
c) Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Bronchioles → Trachea
External nostril → Nasal passage → Internal nostril → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea →Bronchi
d)
Bronchiole →Alveoli
67. By which mechanism, oxygen is transported from lungs to cells?
a) Diffusion b) Facilitated diffusion c) Transpiration d) Osmosis

68.
Name the enzymes A and B in the above equation

a) A-Carbonic anhydrase, B-Carbonic hydratase
b) A-Carbonic hydratase, B-Carbonic anhydrase
c) A-Carbonic anhydrase, B-Carbonic anhydrase
d) A-Carbonic hydratase, B-Carbonic hydratase
69. The movement of chloride ions into erythrocytes from the plasma to maintain osmotic balance during
transport of gases is known as
a) Chlorination b) Hamburger phenomenon
c) Bicarbonate shift d) Carbon dioxide transport
70. Actual site of exchange of gases in the lungs is
a) Alveoli b) Pleura c) Bronchioles d) Tracheoles
71. Every 100 mL of deoxygenated blood delivers approximately?
a) 3 mL ofCO b) 2 mL ofCO c) 4 mL ofCO d) 1 mL ofCO
72. Which of the following conditions are found in the alveoli of lungs?
I. high KO II. Low KCO
III. high KCO IV. low KO
V. low H = VI. High H =
a) I, III and V b) III, IV and VI c) I, IV and VI d) I, II and V
73. Left shift of oxyhaemoglobin curve is noticed under
a) Normal temperature and pH b) Low temperature and high pH
c) Low pH and high temperature d) Low pH and low temperature
74. Humans have to maintain the moderate respiratory rhythms to suit the demands of the body. For fulfilling
that purpose, we have the Respiratory rhythm centre in medualla = R
Pneumotaxic centre in pons = PT
Chemosensitive area in medulla = CX
Peripheral chemoreceptors in aortic arch and carotid artery = C
Select the correct path for the regulation of respiration
CX → PT → C PT → C → CX PT → R → C
a) ↑ b) ↑ c) ↑ d) C → R → PT → CX
R R CX
75. Identify : to Z in the given diagram and choose the correct option accordingly
a) A-Alveolus, B-Pulmonary artery, C-Pulmonary vein, D-Systemic vein, E-Systemic arteries

b) A-Alveolus, B-Pulmonary vein, C-Pulmonary artery, D-Systemic vein, E-Systemic arteries
c) A-Alveolus, B-Pulmonary vein, C-Pulmonary artery, D-Systemic arteries, E-Systemic vein
d) A-Alveolus, B-Pulmonary vein, C-Pulmonary artery, D-Systemic arteries, E-Portal vein
76. A chemosensitive area is situated adjacent to the rhythm centre in the brain. This area is highly sensitive
to
a) CO concentration b) O concentration c) H = concentration d) Both (a) and (c)
77. Vocal cords occur in
a) Pharynx b) Larynx c) Glottis d) Bronchial
78. Total lung capacity is
a) Total volume of air accommodated in lungs at the end a forced inspiration
b) RV + ERV + TU + IRV
c) Vital capacity + residual volume
d) All of the above
79. In the diagram given in the previous question, the function performed by :, ; and < are as follows
: – Diffusion of O to blood
; – Diffusion of CO
< – Exchange of gases takes place
Select among :, ; and < which one is correctly matched and choose the correct option accordingly
a) Only A b) Only B c) Only C d) A, B and C
80. Carbonic anhydrase is found in
a) Blood b) Plasma c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these
81. Process of exchange of O from the atmosphere with …A… produced by the cells is called …B…, which is
commonly known as …C…
Choose the appropriate options for the blanks A, B and C to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-H O, B-breathing, C-respiration b) A-O , B-breathing, C-respiration
c) A-CO , B-breathing, C-respiration d) A-NO , B-breathing, C-respiration
82. The breathing centre initiates the ventilation in response to
a) Increase of air pressure b) Decrease of air pressure
c) Increase of CO in arterial blood d) Increase of O in arterial blood
83. Exchange of O and CO between the blood and tissue is based on
a) Pressure/concentration gradient b) Inspiratory capacity
c) Osmotic gradient d) Tidal volume
84. What are the favourable conditions for oxyhaemoglobin?
a) High DO b) Low DCO c) Low H = d) All of these
85. When a sea diver goes very deep he has to breathe on compressed air at high pressure. After sometime, he
loses his strength to work and feel drowsy. This is because of
a) Compressed air b) More carbon dioxide diffusing into molecules
c) More nitrogen diffusing in blood and body fats d) Nervous system does not work properly
86. Which is called Hamburger shift?
a) Hydrogen shift b) Bicarbonate shift c) Chloride shift d) Sodium shift
87. Hiccups can be best described as
a) Forceful sudden expiration b) Jerky incomplete inspiration
c) Vibration of the soft palate during breathing d) Sign of indigestion
88. Dead space air in man is
a) 500 mL b) 150 mL c) 250 mL d) 1.5 mL
89. Human beings have a significant ability to maintain and moderate the respiratory rhythm to suit the
demands of the body tissues. This is achieved by
a) Arterial system b) Systemic vein system
c) Neural system d) Cardiac system
90. The expiratory reserve volume will be
a) 1000 mL b) 2000 mL c) 4000 mL d) 5000 mL
91. Why does the air in the nasal cavity get warmed?
a) Because of the presence of many hairs present in nasal cavity
b) Because the nasal cavity has very good blood supply
c) Because the nasal cavity has mucous membrane
d) All of the above
92. Haemoglobin (Hb) is a
a) Reproductive pigment b) Respiratory pigment
c) Carbohydrate d) Fat
93. The figure given below shows a small part of human lung where exchange of gas takes place. In which one
of the options given below, the one part A, B, C or D is correctly identified along with its function.
a) A – Alveolar cavity - main site of exchange of respiratory gases

b) D – Capillary wall - exchange of gases takes place here
c) B - Red blood cell - transport of mainly haemoglobin
d) C - Arterial capillary – passes oxygen to tissues
94. How many molecules of oxygen can bind to a molecule of haemoglobin?
a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four
95. ‘XX’ is a part of respiratory system that contains C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage. ‘XX’ is lined with
ciliated, pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Identify ‘XX’
a) Nasopharynx b) Glottis c) Larynx d) Trachea
96. The oxygen toxicity is related with
a) Blood poisoning b) Collapsing of alveolar walls
c) Failure of ventilation of lungs d) Both (a) and (b)
97. Arrange the given steps by which the pulmonary volume increases in the sequence of events occurring
first
I. Contraction of intercostal muscles
II. Lifting up of the ribs
III. Sternum causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic chamber in dorsoventral axis
IV. Contraction of the diaphragm which increases the volume of the thoracic chamber in antero-posterior
axis
a) I → II → III → IV b) IV → I → II → III c) IV → I → III → II d) I → III → IV → II
98. Almost same KCO in humans is found in
a) Oxygenated blood and tissues b) Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood
c) Deoxygenated blood and tissues d) All of the above
99. During swallowing, glottis can be covered by a thin elastic cartilaginous flap called …A… to prevent the
entry of food into larynx. Trachea is a straight tube extending up to …B… cavity, which divides at the level
of 5th thoracic vertebra into right and left primary …C…
Choose the correct option for A, B and C from the given four options to complete the above statement with
reference to NCERT textbook
a) A-epiglottis, B-bronchi, C-bronchioles
b) A-epiglottis, B-mid thoracic, C-bronchi
c) A-epiglottis, B-hind thoracic, C-bronchi
d) A-epiglottis, B-pre thoracic, C-bronchi
100. Volume of air breathed in and out, while at rest is called
a) Residual volume b) Tidal volume c) Vital volume d) Total lung capacity
101. Residual volume is
a) Lesser than tidal volume b) Greater than inspiratory volume
c) Greater than vital capacity d) Greater than tidal volume

102. Which part of the brain is called respiratory rhythm centre?
a) Cerebellum region b) Brain stem region c) Medulla region d) Temporal region
103. Tidal volume is
a) Volume of air inspired or expired
b) Additional volume of air, a person can inspire by a forcible inspiration
c) Additional volume of air, a person can expire by a forcible expiration
d) Remaining volume of air in the lungs even after a forcible expiration
104. Identify which respiratory structure possesses the following features and choose the correct option
accordingly
I. Found in mammals
II. Highly muscular and fibrous partition, elevated towards the thorax like a dome
III. Separates thoracic and abdominal cavity
a) Pleural membrane b) Phrenic muscle c) Diaphragm d) Mediastinum
105. Haemoglobin is having maximum affinity with
a) Carbon dioxide b) Carbon monoxide c) Oxygen d) Ammonia
106. Arrange the given steps of expiration in the sequence of event occurring first
I. Relaxation of the diaphragm and sternum
II. Reduction of the pulmonary volume
III. Expulsion of air from the lungs
IV. Increase in intra pulmonary pressure
a) I → II → III → IV b) I → II → IV → III c) IV → III → II → I d) IV → II → III → I
107. Factors affecting the rate of diffusion is/are
a) Pressure gradient b) Solubility of gases
c) Thickness of membranes d) All of these
108. Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the process of respiration in humans?
a) Cigarette smoking may lead to inflammation of nasopharynx
b) Neural signals from the pneumotoxic centre in the pons region of the brain can’t increase the duration
of inspiration
c) Workers in grinding and stone breaking industries may suffer from lung fibrosis
d) About 90% of CO is carried out by haemoglobin as carbominohaemoglobin
109. Identify the component of respiratory system which displays the features given below and choose the
correct option
I. Double layered
II. Fluid contained in it reduces the friction on the lung surface
III. Its outer layer is in contact with thoracic wall
IV. Its inner layer is in contact with lungs
a) Visceral layer b) Peritoneum cavity c) Visceral organs d) Pleura
110. I. On an average a healthy human breathes 12-16 times/minute
II. The volume of air involved in the breathing movements can be estimated by spirometer
III. Diaphragm is very useful in both inspiration and expiration
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
a) I and II b) II and III c) I and III d) None of these
111. Blood is a medium to transport O and CO . About …A… per cent of O is transported by …B… in the blood
and the remaining …C… per cent of O is carried in a dissolved state through the …D…
Select the right options for A, B, C and D to the complete the given statement
a) A-50, B-RBC, C-50, D-plasma b) A-97, B-RBC, C-3, D-plasma
c) A-90, B-RBC, C-10, D-plasma d) A-80, B-RBC, C-20, D-plasma
112. Name the artery which carries deoxygenated blood
a) Pulmonary artery b) Pulmonary trunk c) Systemic artery d) Vena cava
113. Receptors associated with the aortic arch and carotid artery can recognize the changes in …A… and H =
concentration and send necessary signals to the …B… for remedial actions
Select the right choice for A and B to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-OH I ; B-rhythm centre b) A-O ; B-rhythm centre
c) A-CO ; B-rhythm centre d) A-blood circulation; B-rhythm
114. The factor which does not affect the rate of alveolar diffusion is
a) Solubility of gases b) Thickness of the membranes
c) Pressure gradient d) Reactivity of the gases
115. How much amount of air can be inspired or expired during normal breathing?
a) 0.5L b) 2.5L c) 1.5L d) 5.5L
116. The partial pressure of CO (KCO ) is the highest in
a) Trachea b) Alveoli c) Tissues d) Bronchi
117. Dissociation of CO from carbamino haemoglobin takes place when
a) DCO is less in alveoli and DO is high b) DCO is low and DO is high in alveoli
c) DCO is equal to DO in lungs, i.e., low d) DCO is equal to DO in tissue, i.e., high
118. Pneumotaxic centre of the brain can
a) Moderate the function of respiratory system b) Decrease the heart rate
c) Increase the heart rate d) Increase the flow of blood
119. In the given diagram, what :, ; and < depicts?
a) A-Air goes inside to lungs, B-Ribs and sternum returned to original, position, C-Diaphragm contracted
b) A-Air expelled from lungs, B-Ribs and sternum returned to original position, C-Diaphragm relaxed and
arched upward
c) A-Air expelled from lungs, B-Ribs and sternum goes upward, C-Diaphragm relaxed and arched upward
d) A-Air goes inside to lungs, B-Ribs and sternum goes upward, C-Diaphragm relaxed and arched upward
120. Effect of 2-3 DPG on the human blood is that
a) It increases the affinity of O to haemoglobin b) It decreases the affinity of O to haemoglobin
c) It increases in the blood in plane areas d) None of the above
121. Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing
some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of
a) Diaphragm b) Neck c) Tongue d) Epiglottis
122. The thoracic chamber is formed dorsally by the …A…, ventrally by the …B…, laterally by the …C… and on
lower side by the dome-shaped …D…
Select the right choices for A, B, C and D to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-vertebral column, B-sternum, C-ribs, D-diaphragm
b) A-vertebral column, B-ribs, C-sternum, D-diaphragm
c) A-diaphragm, B-ribs, C-sternum, D-vertebral column
d) A-ribs, B-diaphragm, C-sternum, D-vertebral column
123. Which structure of the lungs is directly involved in O /CO exchange between air and blood capillary?
a) Bronchi b) Trachea c) Alveoli d) Secondary bronchi
124. If the level of carboxyhaemoglobin in blood reaches upto……, the functioning of central nervous system is
severely affected which results in death.
a) 1 to 2% b) 0.20 to 0.30% c) 0.30 to 0.40% d) 0.1 to 5%
125. When the body is rapidly oxidizing fat, excessive ketone bodies gets accumulated in the body, resulting in

the formation of
a) Pyruvic acid b) Lactic acid c) Ketoacidosis d) ATP
126. Which portion of the human respiratory system is called sound box?
a) Larynx b) Trachea c) Nasopharynx d) Glottis
127. Binding of O with haemoglobin is primarily depended upon
I. partial pressure of O
II. partial pressure of CO
III. hydrogen ion concentration
IV. temperature
a) I, II and IV b) II, III and IV c) I, III and IV d) All of these
128. Disease aggravated by pollution is
a) Haemophilia b) Rheumatism c) Scurvy d) Bronchitis
129. In humans, right lung is divided into …A… lobes and left lung is divided into …B… lobes.
Choose the correct option for A and B to complete the given statement
a) A-3; B-2 b) A-2; B-3 c) A-2; B-2 d) A-3; B-4
130. Which vein contains the oxygenated blood in humans?
a) Cardiac vein b) Hepato pancreatic vein
c) Portal vein d) Pulmonary vein
131. Rate of breathing is controlled by
a) The amount of freely available oxygen b) Carbon dioxide
c) Muscular functions of the body d) None of the above
132. Emphysema is a chronic disorder which is caused due to
a) Damaged trachea b) Damaged nostrils
c) Damaged alveolar walls d) Damaged lungs
133. I. KO is the major factor which affects the binding of CO with haemoglobin
II. KCO is low and KO is high in tissues
III. RBC contains a very high concentration of carbonic anhydrase
IV. Every 100 mL of deoxygenated blood delivers approximately 4 mL of CO to alveoli
Select the combination of right statements
a) I, III and IV b) I, II and IV c) I, II and III d) II, III and IV
134. Although much carbon dioxide is carried in blood, yet blood does not become acidic because
a) CO is continously diffused through the tissues and is not allowed to accumulate
b) CO combines with water to form H COH, which is neutralized by Na COH
c) In CO transport, blood buffers play an important role
d) CO is absorbed by leucocytes
135. Which of the following changes usually tends to occur in plain dwellers when they move to the high
altitudes?
I. Increased breathing rate
II. Increased RBC production
III. Increased WBC production
IV. Increased thrombocyte count
a) I and II b) III and IV c) I and IV d) I and II
136. Asthama is caused by
a) Infection in the lungs b) Infection in the trachea
c) Infection of the glottis d) Spasm in the bronchioles and bronchi
137. Blood carries CO mainly, in which form?
a) Hb. CO b) NaHCOH c) Carbonic acid d) Hb. CO and CO
138. Movement of the air into and out of the lungs is carried out by
a) Imbibition b) Pressure gradient c) Osmosis d) Diffusion
139. Partial pressure of O and CO in atmospheric airs compared to those in alveolar air is
DO DCO
a) Higher Lower b) Higher Higher
c) Lower Lower d) Lower Higher
140. Right lung of rabbit is divided into
a) Four lobes b) Two lobes c) Six lobes d) Eight lobes
141. Transport of CO by the blood is primarily dependent upon
a) Solubility of CO in blood b) Carbonic anhydrase
c) Binding of haemoglobin to CO d) Binding of haemoglobin to O
142. The alveoli of lungs are lined by
a) Simple epithelium b) Squamous epithelium
c) Cuboidal epithelium d) Columnar epithelium
143. A muscular transverse partition in mammals that separates thorax from abdomen is called
a) Diaphragm b) Pharynx c) Stomach d) Duodenum
144. Carbon dioxide (CO ) is released during
a) Catabolic reactions b) Anabolic reactions c) Amphibolic reactions d) All of the above
145. Respiratory or exchange part of the respiratory system comprises
a) Lungs and pleural membrane b) Alveoli and their ducts
c) Bronchus and their protecting covering d) Diaphragm and alveoli
146. The solubility of CO in the blood is
a) 10-15 times higher than that of O b) 20-25 times higher than that of O
c) Slightly higher than that of O d) Slightly lower than that of O
147. I. Increased partial pressure of O
II. Increased partial pressure of CO
III. Increased partial pressure of H =
IV. Decreased partial pressure of O
All the above situations favours the dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin except
a) I and II b) II and III c) I and IV d) Only I
148. Haemoglobin of the human blood forms a stable complex compound with which of the following gas
leading to death?
a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide c) Carbon monoxide d) Nitrogen
149. Among vertebrates, …A… use gills whereas reptiles, birds and mammals respire through the …B… .
Amphibians like frogs can respire through …C… also. Mammals have a well adapted respiratory system
Select appropriate choice for the blanks A, B and C to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-fishes, B-lungs, C-gills b) A-fishes, B-lungs, C-dry skin
c) A-fishes, B-lungs, C-moist skin d) A-mammals, B-gills, C-moist skin
150. Friction on the lungs surface reduces by
a) Double layered pleura b) Single layered pleura
c) Ribs covering lungs d) Mucous membrane surrounding the lungs
151. Which of the following statements are true/false?
V. The blood transports carbon dioxide comparatively easily because of its highest solubility.
VI. Approximately 8.9% of carbon dioxide is transported being dissolved in the plasma of blood.
VII. The carbon dioxide produced by the tissues, diffuses passively into the blood stream and passes into
red blood corpuscles and react with water to formH COH.
VIII. The oxyhaemoglobin(HbO ) of the erythrocytes is basic.
IX. The chloride ions diffuse from plasma into the erythrocytes to maintain ionic balance.
a) I, III and V are true , II and IV are false b) I, III and V are false, II and IV are true
c) I, II and IV are true, III and V are false d) I, II and IV are false, III and V are true
152. Air entering the lungs is
a) Warm and filtered b) Contains only oxygen
c) Cool and filtered d) Enriched with CO and NO
153. Shifting of the curve to right takes place in the case
a) Raise in DCO b) Fall in pH c) Raise in temperature d) All of these

154. Hiccup occurs due to
a) Contraction of the air passage b) Contraction of the diaphragm
c) Extension of the abdomen d) Extension of the lungs
155. CO dissociates in alveoli from carbohaemoglobin when
a) DO = low, DCO = high b) DO = high, DCO = high
c) DO = low, DCO = low d) DO = high, DCO = low
156. Oxyhaemoglobin in the blood is formed when
a) O binds with WBC b) O binds with RBC
c) O binds with Iron d) O binds with plasma
157. The partial pressure of O is the highest in
a) Alveoli b) Bronchi c) Trachea d) Tissues
158. The vital capacity of human lung is equal to
a) 500 mL b) 4600 mL c) 5800 mL d) 2300 mL
159. Oxygen dissociation curve is
a) Sigmoid b) Parabolic c) Hyperbolic d) Straight line
160. Which one is the cofactor of carbonic anhydrase?
a) Iron b) Zinc c) Copper d) Magnesium
161. Haemoglobin is the red coloured iron containing pigment which is present in
a) WBC b) RBC c) Platelets d) Tissue
162. The area of inner surface of bronchiole is
a) 1 m b) 10 m c) 100 m d) 1000 m
163. Diffusion membrane is made up of
a) Thin squamous epithelium of alveoli b) Endothelium of alveolar capillaries
c) Basement substance in between the two d) All of the above
mentioned above
164. Primary site of the gaseous exchange in humans is
a) Lungs b) Alveoli c) Bronchus d) Diaphragm
165. What is the function of region labelled as ‘A’ in the given diagram?
a) Passage to lungs b) Connection of larynx c) Sound producing d) Warm providing

166. Carbon dioxide is transported in blood in the form of
a) Haemoglobin b) Oxyhaemoglobin c) Carbonate d) Bicarbonate
167. Pleural membrane is covering of
a) Heart b) Lung c) Liver d) All of these

168. Among of CO in expired air is about
a) 0.04% b) 0.03% c) 4.5% d) 2.1%
169. Dissociation curve of haemoglobin is
a) Sigmoid b) Parabolic c) Straight line d) Hyperbolic
170. Given below are four matchings of an animal and its kind of respiratory organ
I.Silver fish – Trachea
II.Scorpion – Book lung
III.Sea squirt – Pharyngeal gills
IV.Dolphin - Skin
The correct matchings are
a) II and IV b) III and IV c) I and IV d) I, II and III
171. Why carbon monoxide (CO) poisonous for man?
a) It affects the nerves of the lungs
b) It affects the diaphragm and intercostals muscles
c) It reacts with oxygen reducing percentage of oxygen in air
d) Haemoglobin combines with carbon monoxide instead of oxygen and the product cannot dissociate
172. Identify the type of pulmonary volume/capacity on the basis of quantity of air present in the lungs given
below. (Refer NCERT)
I. ~ 1100 mL – 1200 mL
II. ~ 500 mL
III. ~ 5000 mL – 6000 mL
a) I – VC, II – FRC, III – RV b) I – RV, II – TV, III – TLC
c) I – EC, II – IC, III – RV d) I – TV, II – IRV, III - ERV
173. Approximate volume of air a healthy man can expire or inspire per minute is
a) 5000 to 6000 mL b) 6000 to 7000 mL c) 6000 to 8000 mL d) 7000 to 9000 mL
174. Which one of the following has the smallest diameter?
a) Right primary bronchus b) Left primary bronchus
c) Trachea d) Respiratory bronchiole
175. Identify :, ;, <, ` and Z in the given diagram of human respiratory system

a) A-Epiglottis, B-Trachea, C-Glottis, D-Diaphragm, E-Bronchiole
b) A-Glottis, B-Trachea, C-Bronchus, D-Diaphragm, E-Bronchiole
c) A-Adams apple, B-Trachea, C-Bronchus, D-Diaphragm, E-Bronchiole
d) A-Epiglottis, B-Trachea, C-Bronchus, D-Diaphragm, E-Bronchiole
176. Identify the correct statement with reference to transport of respiratory gases by blood?
a) Haemoglobin is necessary for transport of carbon dioxide and carbonic anhydrase for transport of
oxygen
b) Haemoglobin is necessary for transport of oxygen and carbonic anhydrase for transport of carbon
dioxide
c) Only oxygen is transported by blood
d) Only carbon dioxide is transported by blood
177. When the body is rapidly oxidizing fats, excess ketone bodies accumulate resulting in
a) Pyruvic acid b) Lactic acid c) Ketoacidosis d) ATP

178. Oxygen (O ) is utilised by an organism to
a) Directly breakdown the nutrient molecules
b) Indirectly breakdown the nutrient molecules
c) Obtain nourishment from the food
d) Burn the organic compounds indirectly
179. Which of the following statements are not correct?
I. Diffusion membrane is made up of 3 layers
II. Solubility of CO in blood is higher than O by 25 times
III. Breathing volumes are estimated by spirometer
IV. High H = in blood favours oxygen dissociation
a) I and III b) III and IV c) I and IV d) None of these
180. After deep inspiration, capacity of maximum expiration of lung is called
a) Total lung capacity b) Functional residual capacity
c) Vital capacity d) Inspiratory capacity
181. After a deep inspiration and maximum expiration, the capacity of lungs is known as
a) Vital capacity b) Tidal volume c) IRV d) ERV
182. Pick the correct statement.
a) The contraction of internal intercostal muscles lifts up the ribs
b) The RBCs transport oxygen only
c) The thoracic cavity is anatomically an air tight chamber
d) Healthy man can inspire approximately 500 mL of air per minute
183. Almost same KO in humans is found in
a) Alveoli and tissues
b) Oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood
c) Alveoli and oxygenated blood
d) Alveoli and deoxygenated blood
184. Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, which
a) Reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood b) Causes gastric ulcers
c) Raises blood pressure d) Is carcinogenic
185. Which of the following diseases are occupational respiratory disorders?
a) Silicosis, fibrosis and asbestosis b) Emphysema and mountain sickness
c) Asthma and emphysema d) Asthma and AIDS
186. In humans, exchange of gases occurs
a) By diffusion b) Between blood and tissue
c) Between alveoli and pulmonary blood capillary d) All of the above
187.
a) The H = released from carbonic acid combines with haemoglobin to form haemoglobinic acid
b) Oxyhaemoglobin of erythrocytes is alkaline
c) More than 70% of carbon dioxide is transferred from tissues to the lungs in the form of carbamino
compounds
d) In a healthy person, the haemoglobin content is more than 25 gm per 100 mL
188. The diagram represents the human larynx. Choose the correct combination of labeling from the options
given.

a) A – larynx B – parathyroid C- tracheal cartilage D – trachea

b) A – nasolarynx B - thyroid C- tracheal cartilage D - trachea
c) A - trachea B - thyroid C - bronchiole D – tracheal cartilage
d) A – epiglottis B – thyroid C – tracheal cartilage D - trachea
189. Additional muscles in the …… impacts the ability of humans to increase the strength of inspiration and
expiration
Complete the given NCERT statement with an appropriate option
a) Chest b) Diaphragm c) Abdomen d) Lungs
190. Exhalation is the process of expulsion of air through respiratory tract.
Which of the following figure does illustrate the process of exhalation?
a) b) c) d)
191. Under normal conditions, what amount of O is delivered by 100 mL of the oxygenated blood?
a) 5 mL b) 4 mL c) 3 mL d) 2 mL
192. DCO is higher in tissues due to
a) Anabolism b) Catabolism
c) Building up of carbohydrates d) Building up of proteins
193. During inspiration, the diaphragm
a) Expands b) Shows no change
c) Contracts and flattens d) Relaxes to become dome-shaped
194. During expiration, the diaphragm becomes
a) Normal b) Flattened c) Dome-shaped d) Oblique
195. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
a) Is caused by a variant of abcdefgfggdhRbcdefbijc
b) Is caused by a variant of the common cold virus (corona virus)
c) Is an acute form of asthma
d) Affects non-vegetarians much faster than vegetarians
196. About 1200 mL of air is always known to remain inside the human lungs. It is described as
a) Inspiratory reserve volume b) Expiratory reserve volume
c) Residual volume d) Tidal volume
197. Respiratory centre is present in
a) Cerebellum b) Cerebrum c) Medulla oblongata d) Hypothalamus
198. Exchange of gases in man takes place in
a) Trachea b) Bronchus c) Alveoli d) All of these
199. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
a) The residual air in lungs slightly decreases the efficiency of respiration in mammals
b) The presence of non-respiratory air sacs, increases the efficiency of respiration in birds
c) In insects, circulating body fluids serve to distribute oxygen to tissues
d) The principle of countercurrent flow facilitates efficient respiration in gills of fishes
200. Pressure of Systemic Systemic Arteries

Cases Veins
O 40 mm kg 95 mm kg
CO A B
Choose the correct option for A and B to complete the given data
a) A-45 mm Hg; B-40 mm Hg b) A-45 mm Hg; B-45 mm Hg
c) A-45 mm Hg; B-50 mm Hg d) A-45 mm Hg; B-55 mm Hg
201. Larynx is present in between
a) Epiglottis and glottis b) Trachea and bronchiole
c) Epiglottis and trachea d) Bronchus and epiglottis
202. Arrange the given steps of respiration in the sequence of event they occur
I. Diffusion of gases, O and CO across the alveolar membrane
II. Transport of gases by the blood
III. Utilisation of O by the cells for catabolic reactions and the resultant release of CO
IV. Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO rich alveolar air is released out
V. Diffusion of O and CO between the blood and tissue
a) III → V → II → I → IV b) III → II → V → I → IV c) V → IV → III → II → I d) I → II → III → IV → V
203. An …A… in the pulmonary volume …B… the intra pulmonary pressure to less than the atmospheric
pressure which forces the air from …C… to move into the lungs, i. c., …D…
Choose the correct options for the blanks A, B, C and D to complete the above statement with reference to
NCERT textbook
a) A-increase, B-decrease, C-outside, D-expiration
b) A-decrease, B-increase, C-outside, D-expiration
c) A-decrease, B-increase, C-inside, D-inspiration
d) A-increase, B-decrease, C-outside, D-inspiration
204. A spirometer cannot be used to measure
a) IC b) RV c) ERV d) IPV
205. Binding of CO to oxyhaemoglobin occurs when
a) DCO is high and DO is less in tissue b) DCO is low and DO is high in tissue
c) DCO is low and DO is low in tissue d) DCO is high and DO is high in tissue
206. Aerobic respiration involves
I. external respiration
II. transport of gases
III. internal respiration
IV. cellular respiration
Choose the correct combination of options for the given statements
a) I, II and III b) II, III and IV c) I, III and IV d) All of the above
207. CO is carried by haemoglobin is
a) Carboxy haemoglobin b) Carbamino haemoglobin
c) Carbamido haemoglobin d) Deoxyhaemoglobin
208. Partial pressure of the gas is the pressure contributed by
a) All gases in a mixture b) Individual gas in a mixture
c) Pressure exerted by atmosphere on gases d) Atmosphere on O only
209. Which of the following structure is present inside the larynx of the respiratory system?
a) Glottis b) Epiglottis c) Vocal cords d) None of these
210. Which of the following respiratory organs are present in spiders and scorpions?
a) Book lungs b) Gills c) Gill books d) Lungs
211. Nasopharynx opens through the …A… of the larynx region into the …B…
Choose the correct option for A and B to complete the given NCERT statement
a) A-trachea, B-lungs b) A-trachea, B-glottis c) A-glottis, B-lungs d) A-glottis, B-trachea
212. When temperature decreases oxyhaemoglobin curve will become

a) More steep b) Straight c) Parabola d) All of these
213. Skin is an accessory organ of respiration in
a) Human b) Frog c) Rabbit d) Lizard

: ANSWER KEY :
1) c 2) d 3) c 4) d 189) c 190) a 191) a 192) b
5) c 6) a 7) b 8) c 193) c 194) c 195) b 196) c
9) d 10) a 11) b 12) c 197) c 198) c 199) a 200) a
13) a 14) c 15) a 16) b 201) c 202) a 203) d 204) b
17) d 18) a 19) c 20) b 205) a 206) d 207) b 208) b
21) d 22) a 23) b 24) b 209) c 210) a 211) d 212) a
25) d 26) d 27) d 28) b 213) b
29) b 30) a 31) b 32) a
33) b 34) c 35) a 36) a
37) c 38) d 39) a 40) a
41) c 42) d 43) c 44) d
45) c 46) d 47) d 48) b
49) d 50) d 51) b 52) c
53) a 54) a 55) d 56) a
57) d 58) c 59) b 60) c
61) a 62) b 63) b 64) d
65) a 66) d 67) a 68) c
69) b 70) a 71) c 72) d
73) b 74) c 75) a 76) d
77) b 78) d 79) d 80) c
81) c 82) c 83) a 84) d
85) c 86) c 87) c 88) b
89) c 90) a 91) b 92) b
93) b 94) d 95) d 96) c
97) b 98) c 99) b 100) b
101) d 102) c 103) a 104) c
105) b 106) b 107) d 108) c
109) d 110) d 111) b 112) c
113) c 114) d 115) a 116) c
117) b 118) a 119) b 120) b
121) d 122) a 123) c 124) a
125) c 126) a 127) d 128) d
129) a 130) d 131) d 132) c
133) a 134) c 135) d 136) d
137) b 138) b 139) a 140) a
141) b 142) b 143) a 144) a
145) b 146) b 147) d 148) c
149) c 150) a 151) a 152) a
153) d 154) b 155) d 156) b
157) a 158) b 159) a 160) b
161) b 162) c 163) d 164) b
165) c 166) d 167) b 168) c
169) a 170) d 171) d 172) b
173) c 174) d 175) d 176) b
177) c 178) b 179) d 180) c
181) a 182) c 183) c 184) a
185) a 186) d 187) a 188) d
: HINTS AND SOLUTIONS :

1 (c) units of lungs are alveoli. The number of alveoli in
Four molecules of O human beings is 300 million.
Each haemoglobin molecule can carry a maximum 8 (c)
of four molecules of O Haemoglobin has 250 times more affinity for
Hbk + 4O → Hbk Ol carbon monoxide than oxygen.
Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is primarily 9 (d)
related to the partial pressure of O , partial CO and O both are carried by haemoglobin
pressure of CO , hydrogen ion concentration and 10 (a)
temperature Nearly 20-25% of carbon dioxide is transported
2 (d) by RBCs. It is carried by haemoglobin as
Hypoxia is the shortage of oxygen supply to the carbamino haemoglobin. 70% of carbon dioxide is
body due to carried as bicarbonates.
(i) less air at mountains About 97% of oxygen is transported by RBCs in
(ii) anaemia the blood. The remaining 3% of oxygen is carried
(iii) cyanide poisoning which inactivates the in dissolved state through the plasma.
enzymes of the cells involved in cellular 11 (b)
respiration Respiratory centre is stimulated when there is
3 (c) more CO in the arterial blood. In normal
Due to low oxygen tension and high carbon conditions, there is less amount of CO in the
dioxide tension, oxyhaemoglobin at the tissue arterial blood
level liberates the oxygen to the cells. This 13 (a)
oxyhaemoglobin after reaching tissue dissociates Breathing gets accelerated when the person
into oxygen and haemoglobin because the amount opens his nose after holding the breath by closing
of oxygen in tissue is low. Oxygen dissociates from his nose due to increase CO in arterial blood
the haemoglobin and diffuses into the tissue. 14 (c)
4 (d) Respiratory Respiratory
Mechanism of breathing varies among the Capacity Volume
different groups of animals depending mainly on Residual 1200mL
their habitats and level of organization. Lower volume
Vital 4600mL
invertebrates like sponges, coelenterates,
capacity
flatworms, etc., exchange of O with CO by Inspiratory 3000 mL
simple diffusion over their entire body surface reserve
5 (c) volume
A-inspiration; B-expiration Inspiratory 3500 mL
6 (a) capacity
Respiration is an intracellular catabolic process of 15 (a)
oxidation reduction, in which the complex organic Exchange of gases in lungs is called external
food materials are broken down to form CO , respiration. In this gaseous exchange, oxygen
H O and energy. If a large number of people are passes from alveoli to pulmonary capillary blood
enclosed in a room theO of room is utilized in and carbon dioxide, come to alveoli from
respiration and CO released. pulmonary capillary. Exchange of gases through
7 (b) alveocapillary membrane is a purely physical
In man, the total number of lobe present in both diffusion phenomenon. No chemical reaction is
the lungs is 5 of which three lobes, i. c., anterior, involved.
posterior, and azygous are present in right lung
and two lobes called left anterior and left
posterior in the left lung. The basic functional
16 (b)
A-45, B-95, C-45.
Partial pressure of respiratory gases in-mm Hg
Respir Inspired Alveolar Deoxy Oxyge Expired Tissue
atory air on air genated nated air cells
gases atmos blood blood
pheric
air
DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
17 (d) pulmonary volume
Usually, there are 12 pairs of ribs in humans. The 21 (d)
first seven pairs of ribs are known as true ribs, 8th, Inspiration takes place when those is negative
9 and 10 pairs are called false ribs and last two
th th pressure of O inside the body than outside. In the
pairs (i. c., 11th and 12th pairs) are known as mountains, there is less pressure of O (negative)
floating ribs. than inside, that’s why, breathing is difficult in
18 (a) mountain regions
Trachea is a straight tube extending upto the mid 22 (a)
thoracic cavity, which divides at the level of 5th Tidal Volume (TV) is volume of air inspired or
thoracic vertebra into the right and left bronchi. expired in relaxed position (500 mL). It consists
Each bronchi undergoes repeated division to form of 150 mL of dead space volume and 350 mL of
secondary and tertiary bronchi ending up to very alveolar volume.
thin terminal bronchioles 23 (b)
19 (c) 1. Posterior part of the pharynx-Nasopharynx
The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar air 2. Present at the glottis-Epiglottis
is 100-105 mm Hg. 3. The front of oesphagus- Trachea
20 (b)
Inspiration is initiated by the contraction of
diaphragm, which increases the volume of
thoracic chamber in the antero-posterior axis. The
contraction of the external inter-costal muscles
lifts up the ribs and the sternum causing an
increase in the volume of thoracic chamber in the
dorso-ventral axis. The overall increase in the
thoracic volume causes a similar increase in the
24 (b)
Partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air and capillaries is 100 mm Hg and 40 mm Hg, respectively.
pheric
air
DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
25 (d) residual volume. Vital capacity of our lungs is total
CO , H = , plays a very significant role in the lung capacity minus residual volume.
respiration rhythms. The role of oxygen in the 27 (d)
regulation of respiratory rhythm is quite in Each gas in the mixture exerts a part of the total
significant pressure proportional to its concentration, ic, the
26 (d) partial pressure. This is denoted as R, c. m. , RTU ,
Total lung capacity is the sum of vital capacity and RSTU .

Partial pressure (mm Hg) of respiratory gases 36 (a)
Gas Inspi Alve- Deoxyg- Oxyge Exp- Bohr’s effect A rise in DCO or fall in pH decreases
-red olar enated - ired the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin, raising the Pop
Air Air Blood nated Air value and shifts the curve to the right. This is
Blood called Bohr’s effect. Conversely, a fall in DCO and
O2 158 100 40 95 116
rise in the pH increases oxygen affinity of
CO2 0.3 40 46 40 32
28 (b) haemoglobin. (Pop value is the value of DO at
Respiratory Atmospheric Alveoli which haemoglobin is 50% saturated with oxygen
GasesAirAir to form haemoglobin
DO 159 104 37 (c)
DCO 0.3 40 Cigarette smoking
29 (b) 38 (d)
Apnea – no breathing Zebra, lizard and rabbit respire through the lungs
Dyspnea – painful breathing Frog – Respiration
Asphyxia – oxygen starvation due to low (i) Gills Respiration from the gills takes place in
atmospheric oxygen tadpole stage of frog
Hypoxia – inadequate supply of oxygen to (ii) Cutaneous Respiration It is also called skin
tissue respiration. It takes place when the frog lives in
30 (a) water
When a person moves to higher altitudes, the po2 (iii) Lung Respiration When frog comes on the
and total atmospheric pressure decrease. Hypoxia terrestrial surface it performs respiration from
stimulates the JG-cells of the kidney to release the lungs
erythropoietin hormone, which stimulates 39 (a)
erythropoesis in bone marrow causing In hypoxia, oxygen supply to the tissue is
polycythemia. Hypoxia will also increase inadequate.
breathing rate. Initially, the size of RBCs will also 41 (c)
increase but with increase in number of RBCs, the I. False, II. True
size of RBCs becomes normal. Respiration is a passive process, which creates a
31 (b) pressure gradient with the lungs and the
TV (500 mL) < ERV (1100 mL) < RV (1200 mL) atmosphere
< VC (4600 mL). 42 (d)
32 (a) When carbon dioxide concentration in blood
Chloride shift occurs in response to HCOI H . To increases, breathing becomes faster and deeper.
maintain electrostatic neutrality of plasma, many The effect of increased carbon dioxide is to
chloride ions diffuse from plasma into RBCs and decrease the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen.
bicarbonate ions pass out. The chloride content of Thus, due to Bohr’s effect, the carbon dioxide
RBCs increases, when oxygenated blood becomes released in respiring in respiring tissue
deoxygenated. This is called chloride shift or accelerates the delivery of oxygen by faster and
Hamburger shift. deeper breathing.
33 (b) 43 (c)
Increased temperature dissociates the O from Both I and II.
oxyhaemoglobin and low temperature favours the The movement of the air into and out of the lungs
binding of O to haemoglobin is carried out by creating a pressure gradient
34 (c) between the lungs and the atmosphere.
Blood do not become acidic due to the buffering Inspiration can occur if the pressure within the
action of bicarbonates lungs (intra pulmonary pressure) is less than the
H O + CO ⇌ H COH ⇌ H = + HCOI H atmospheric pressure, i.e., there is a negative
35 (a) pressure in the lungs with respect to the
On high mountains, difficulty in breathing is due atmospheric pressure.
to decrease in partial pressure of oxygen. Partial Expiration takes place when the intra pulmonary
pressure of gases decreases with height. pressure is higher than the atmospheric pressure,
i.e., there is positive pressure in the lungs with formation of carboaminohaemoglbin takes place.
respect to the atmospheric pressure In lungs, dissociation of carboxyamino
44 (d) haemoglobin and the formation of haemoglobin
In the tissues, there is takes place
(a) Low DO (b) High DCO 51 (b)
(c) High H = (d) High temperature In higher organisms, the sites of aerobic
All these conditions are favourable for the respiration are
dissociation of oxygen from oxyhaemoglobin (i) Cytoplasm Where, glycolysis takes place
45 (c) (ii) Mitochondria Where, Kreb’s cycle takes place
A – Air entering lungs 52 (c)
B – Ribs and sternum raised The total thickness of the diffusion membrane is
C – Volume of thorax increased less than 1 milimeter.
Pulmonary volume increases by the following The diffusion membrane is made up of three
steps major layers (figure) namely, the thin squamous
(i) Contraction of the diaphragm epithelium of alveoli, the endothelium of alveolar
(ii) Contraction of intercostal muscle capillaries and the basement substance in
(iii) Lifting of the ribs between them. However, its total thickness is
(iv) Sternum causing an increase in the volume of much less than a millimeter. Therefore, all the
thoracic chamber in dorso ventral axis factors in our body are favourable for the
diffusion of O from alveoli to tissues and that of
CO from the tissues to alveoli
53 (a)
Diaphragm is made up of involuntary muscles and
found in mammals only. During expiration,
diaphragm is relaxed and dome-shaped, whereas
during inspiration diaphragm is contracted and
flat.
54 (a)
Oxygen carrying capacity of whole blood is much
46 (d) higher than that of plasma and oxygen content of
None of the above blood leaving the lungs is greater than that of
47 (d) blood entering the lungs thus, most oxygen is
Inside the lungs, each bronchus divides into transported from lungs to the tissue combined
numerous bronchioles, each of which terminates with haemoglobin rather than dissolved in blood
into an elongated saccule called the alveolar duct, plasma.
which bears air sacks or alveoli on its surface. 55 (d)
Alveoli provides a large surface for gaseous Our tissue are able to utilized only 25% of O
exchange. The number of alveoli in the human carried by arterial blood. The venous blood is stil
lungs has been estimated to be approximately 750 75% saturated withO . This O acts as a reserve
million during muscular exucise.
48 (b) 56 (a)
Nasopharynx is a portion of pharynx. It is the Trachea It is about four and half inches long with
common passage for food and air. Nasopharynx ‘C’ shaped rings of hyaline cartilage in its walls.
opens through the glottis into the trachea These rings of cartilage makes the wall non-
49 (d) collapsible. It is internally lined by
Pneumonia is an infection of lungs by Diplococcus pseudostratified ciliated squamous epithelium.
pneumoniaewhich leads to the accumulation of Cilia pushs out the mucous
mucous and lymph in alveoli, impairing gaseous 57 (d)
exchange A-fermentation, B-ethyl alcohol, C-aerobically
50 (d) 58 (c)
In tissues, dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin and the The ventilation movement of the lungs is
governed by diaphragm and intercoastal muscles affinity of haemoglobin for carbon monooxide is
59 (b) 250 times greater than its affinity for oxygen. In
A-RBC, B-alveolar, C-bicarbonate, D-CO this form, haemoglobin does not carry oxygen
60 (c) resulting in death too.
Bronchioles are formed by branching of tertiary Hb + CO → Hb CO
bronchi. Bronchioles divide into terminal Haemoglobin Carboxyhaemoglobin
bronchioles, respiratory bronchioles. Bronchioles 65 (a)
are without cartilaginous rings. CO + H O
61 (a) Sqrstuvw xuyz{rq|}
~••••••••••••••••€ H COH ⇌ HCOI H +H
=
Respiratory System
To maintain the neutrality of the plasma, HCOI H
Conducting Respiratory ions diffuses out into the plasma and ions enter
Portion Portion
into the RBC. The chloride content of the RBCs
The conducting The respiratory
portion provides portion increases when oxygenated blood becomes
a passage for the consisting deoxygenated
air. bronchioles, This is known as Hamburger shift or chloride
It conditions the alveolar ducts shift. Because of it, the ClI content of the red cells
incoming air by and alveolar sacs, in the venous blood is significantly greater than in
warming, serves to get rid arterial blood
moistening and the body of CO
66 (d)
cleaning it. It and pick up
consists of oxygen. This Pair of external nostrils opens above the upper
nasopharynx, system is derived lips, which leads to nasal passage. It opens into
larynx, trahea, from the the nasopharynx. Nasopharynx opens through the
bronchi, endoderm glottis of the larynx region into the trachea.
bronchioles and Trachea is a straight tube extending upto mid-
terminal
thoracic cavity, which divides at the right and left
bronchioles
bronchi. Each bronchi undergoes repeated
62 (b)
Respiration involves the following steps division to form secondary and tertiary bronchi
and bronchioles ending up in very thin terminal
(i) Breathing or pulmonary ventilation by which
atmospheric air is drawn in and CO rich alveolar bronchioles, which gives rise to a number of very
thin, irregular walled, vascularized bag like
air is released out
structure called alveoli
(ii) Diffusion of gases, i.e., O and CO across
alveolar membrane
(iii) Transport of the gases by blood
(iv) Diffusion of O and CO between the blood
and tissue
(v) Utilisation of O by the cells for catabolic
reactions and the resultant release of CO
63 (b)
The diffusion membrane is made up of three
major layers (figure) namely, the thin squamous
epithelium of alveoli, the endothelium of alveolar 67 (a)
capillaries and the basement substance in Oxygen is transported from the lungs to the cells
between them. However, its total thickness is by simple diffusion.
diffusion The respiratory membrane
much less than a millimeter. Therefore, all the (alveolar capillary membrane) has a limit of
factors in our body are favourable for the gaseous exchange between alveoli and pulmonary
diffusion of O from alveoli to tissues and that of blood. This is called diffusing capacity.
CO from the tissues to alveoli 68 (c)
64 (d) RBCs contain very high concentration of enzymes,
Carbon monoxide forms a stable compound with carbonic anhydrase and minute quantities of the
haemoglobin called carboxyhaemoglobin as same is present in the plasma too. This enzyme

facilities the following reaction in both directions
69 (b)
The movement of chloride ions into erythrocytes
from the plasma to maintain osmotic balance
during transport of gases is known as Hamburger
phenomenon.
phenomenon
70 (a)
Exchange part of the respiratory system is the
actual site through which the exchange of O
between the blood and atmospheric air takes
place. Alveoli is the part of lungs at which thin Diagrammatic representation of exchange of
exchange takes place gases at the alveolus and the body tissues with
71 (c) blood and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Every 100 mL of deoxygenated blood delivers 76 (d)
approximately 4 mL of CO to alveoli under the Chemical Control of Respiration
normal physiological conditions A chemosensitive area is situated near the
72 (d) respiratory centre, medulla. It is highly sensitive
In the alveoli, there is to the change of CO concentration or change in
(i) High DO blood pH as blood CO concentration influences
(ii) Low DCO its pH by forming HCOI H , within the RBCs using
(iii) Lesser H= concentration the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase
All these factors are favourable for the formation 77 (b)
of oxyhaemoglobin Vocal cords occur in larynx (sound box).
73 (b) 78 (d)
Due to rise in temperature, decrease in pH and Total Lung Capacity Total volume of the air
increase in carbon dioxide concentration, the rate accommodated in the lungs at the end of forced
of oxyhaemoglobin dissociation is also increased. inspiration. This includes RV, ERV, TV and IRV. It
So, the oxygen dissociation curve shifts to right, is the sum of vital capacity and the residual
while left shift of oxyhaemoglobin curve is noticed volume
under low carbon dioxide concentration, low 79 (d)
temperature and high pH. A – Alveolar cavity through which the diffusion of
74 (c) oxygen to blood takes place. From blood, CO goes
Brain Part Control/Function to the alveolar cavity
Cerebellum – Coordination of muscular B – Blood transports O and CO from all over the
movement body
Cerebrum – Voluntary function C – Capillary wall is the actual site through which
Medulla oblongata – Respiration the exchange of O and CO takes place. It lies
Hypothalamus – Temperature close to the alveolar wall
75 (a) 80 (c)
Carbonic anhydrase is found in the blood and the
minute quantity of same is in plasma
81 (c)
A-CO , B-Breathing, C-Respiration
82 (c)
Breathing centre initiates the ventilation in
response to
(i) High CO in arterial blood
(ii) Less pH in arterial blood
(iii) High H = concentration in arterial blood Expiratory reserve volume is the extra amount of
83 (a) air that can be expired forcibly after a normal
Pressure/Concentration gradient. expiration. It is about 1000-1500 mL. Inspiratory
Alveoli are the primary site of exchange of gases. Reserve Volume = 2000 mL.
Exchange of gases also occur between the blood Vital capacity = 4000mL
and tissue. O and CO are exchanged in these Total lung capacity = 5000mL
sites by simple diffusion, mainly based on 91 (b)
pressure concentration gradient Nasal Cavity It is the first part of the respiratory
84 (d) system. It opens to the exterior through nostrils.
All of these The small hairs present in the cavity helps to filter
In the alveoli, there is the particles of dust and other foreign matter. The
(i) High DO air in the nasal cavity gets warmed (because nasal
(ii) Low DCO cavity has very good blood supply) and moistened
(iii) Lesser H= concentration before it enters to the lungs
All these factors are favourable for the formation 92 (b)
of oxyhaemoglobin Haemoglobin is an iron containing deep red
85 (c) coloured respiratory pigment. It becomes bright
Sea diver feels fatigued and drowsy because of the red when combined with oxygen.
diffusion of more nitrogen into blood and then 93 (b)
from blood, nitrogen diffuses into muscles and Alveoli are the primary sites of exchange of gases.
body fats. The exchange of gases (O and CO ) between the
86 (c) alveoli and the blood capillary occurs by simple
Chloride shift occurs in response, to HCOI H . To diffusion.
maintain electrostatic neutrality of plasma many 94 (d)
chloride ions diffuse from plasma into RBCs and Each haemoglobin molecule has four iron atoms,
bicarbonate ions pass out. The chloride content of each of which can combine with a molecule of
RBCs increases when oxygenated blood become oxygen through coordinate bond. Hence, total
deoxygenated. This is called chloride shift or four molecules of oxygen can bind (or combine)
Hamburger shift. with one molecule of haemoglobin.
87 (c) 95 (d)
Hiccups is the spasmodic contraction of the Trachea
diaphragm followed by a spasmodic closure of the 97 (b)
glottis, i. c., a sharp inspiratory sound. Stimulus is Pulmonary volume increases by the following
usually irritation of sensory nerve endings of steps
digestive tract. (i) Contraction of the diaphragm
88 (b) (ii) Contraction of intercostal muscle
Dead space is the air that inhaled by the body in (iii) Lifting of the ribs
breathing but does not take part in gas exchange. (iv) Sternum causing an increase in the volume of
In man, it is 150 mL. thoracic chamber in dorso ventral axis
89 (c)
Neural system in humans regulates and
modulates the respiratory rhythm.
Respiratory centre is located in the medulla
oblongata and pons varoli. These centre regulates
the rate and the depth of breathing by controlling
the contraction of diaphragm and other
respiratory muscles
Medulla oblongata contains inspiratory rhythm
centre in the dorsal portion of the respiratory
centre or in ventral portion of the brain 98 (c)
90 (a) Deoxygenated blood and tissues both have the
same partial pressure of O and CO Haemoglobin is having 250 times more affinity for
99 (b) carbon monoxide as compared to oxygen, forming
A-epiglottis, B-mid thoracic, C-bronchi a cherry-red compound carboxyhaemoglobin.
100 (b) 106 (b)
Tidal volume is the volume of air inspired or Relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal
expired or expired with each normal breath. This muscles returns the diaphragm and sternum to
is about 500 mL in adult person. their normal positions and reduces the thoracic
101 (d) volume and thereby the pulmonary volume. This
Residual volume (1200mL) is greater than tidal leads to an increase in intra-pulmonary pressure
volume (500mL). to slightly above the atmospheric pressure,
102 (c) causing the expulsion of air from the lungs, i.e.,
Medulla region. expiration
Neural system in humans regulates and
modulates the respiratory rhythm.
Respiratory centre is located in the medulla
oblongata and pons varoli. These centre regulates
the rate and the depth of breathing by controlling
the contraction of diaphragm and other
respiratory muscles
Medulla oblongata contains inspiratory rhythm
centre in the dorsal portion of the respiratory
centre or in ventral portion of the brain
103 (a) 107 (d)
Volume of the air inspired or expired. Pulmonary Pressure/Concentration gradient, solubility of
volume is the volume of air present in the lungs it gases as well as the thickness of the membranes
is divided into four different types according to involved in diffusion are some important factors
the volume of air present in the lungs that affects the rate of diffusion
(i) Tidal Volume (TV) The volume of the air 108 (c)
inspired or expired involuntarily in each normal Workers in grinding and stone breaking
breath. It is about 500 mL of air in average young industries may suffer for lung disease.
adult man Occupational Respiratory
Respiratory Disorders In certain
(ii) Inspiratory Reserve
Reserve Volume (IRV) The industries, especially those involving grinding or
maximum volume of the air, which a person can stone breaking, so much dust is produced. In that
inhale over and above tidal volume by deepest, condition, the respiratory diseases like, silicosis,
possible voluntary inspiration. It is about 3000 fibrosis and asbestoses occurs. Long exposure can
mL give rise to inflammation leading to fibrosis and
(iii) Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) The thus, causing serious lung damage
volume of the air which can be expired over and 109 (d)
above the tidal volume with maximum effort. It is Humans have two lungs, which are covered by a
about 1100 mL double layered pleura with pleural fluid between
(iv) Residual Volume (RV) The volume of the air them. Pleural fluid reduces the friction on the
left in the lungs even after the maximum forceful lung-surface. The outer pleural membrane is in
expiration. It is about 1200 mL close contact with the thoracic lining whereas, the
104 (c) inner pleural membrane is in the contact with the
Diaphragm is a characteristic of mammals. It is lung surface
highly muscular and fibrous partition, elevated 110 (d)
towards the thorax like a dome. Its important Diaphragm is very useful in both expiration and
function is to aid in respiration. It separates the inspiration. On an average, a healthy human
thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is also called breathes 12-16 times/minute. The volume of the
phrenic muscle air involved in breathing movements can be
105 (b)
estimated by using a spirometer, which helps in mainly based on pressure/concentration gradient.
the clinical assessment of pulmonary functions Solubility of the gases as well as thickness of the
111 (b) membranes involved in diffusion are also some
A-97, B-RBC, C-3, D-Plasma important factors that can affect the rate of
112 (c) diffusion. Reactivity of the gases does not affect
Systemic artery carries deoxygenated blood from the rate of alveolar diffusion.
the right ventricle to the lungs for the oxygenation 115 (a)
of deoxygenated blood Tidal volume is the volume of air inspired or
113 (c) expired with each normal breath. This is about
A-CO ; B-rhythm 500 mL (0.5 L) in adult person.
114 (d)
Alveoli (thin, irregular-walled and vascularized
bag-like structure at the end of bronchiole) are
the primary sites of exchange of gases. O and CO
are exchanged in these sites by simple diffusion
116 (c)
The partial pressure of CO (DCO ) is the highest in tissues.
pheric
air
DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
117 (b) cartilage tissue covered with a mucous
DCO is low and DO is high in alveoli. membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx.
When DCO is high and DO is low as in the It prevents the entry of food into the larynx, and
tissues, more binding of CO occurs whereas directs it to the oesophagus. Due to improper
when the DCO is low and DO is high as in the movement of epiglottis, one may suddenly start
alveoli, dissociation of CO from carbamino coughing while swallowing some food.
haemoglobin takes place, i.e., CO which is bound 122 (a)
to haemoglobin from the tissues is delivered to A-vertebral column, B-sternum, C-ribs, D-
alveoli diaphragm
118 (a) 123 (c)
Another centre present in the pons region of the Primary bronchus of lungs divide to form
brain called pneumotaxic centre can moderate its secondary bronchi which divide to form tertiary
functions of the respiratory rhythm centre. Neural bronchi. The tertiary bronchi subdivided into
signal from this centre can reduce the duration of bronchioles. The bronchioles open to alveol
inspiration and thereby, after the respiratory rate through alveolar duct, atria and alveolar sacs. The
119 (b) alveoli have very thin wall consisting of squamous
A – Air Expelled from Lungs epithelium. The wall of alveoli has extensive
B – Ribs and sternum returned to original position network of blood capillaries. Due to very intimate
C – Diaphragm relaxed and arched upward contact of blood capillaries with the alveoli, the
120 (b) exchange of gases takes place easily.
2-3 DPG (2-3 diphosphoglycerate) concentration 124 (a)
increases in hilly areas. This decreases the affinity Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. It combines
of O to haemoglobin and facilitates the unloading with haemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen to
of O to tissues form carboxy haemoglobin. A carbon monoxide
121 (d) pressure of about 0.7 mm Hg (conc. of about 1%)
The epiglottis is a flap that is made up of elastic in alveolar air can be lethal.

125 (c)
Ketoacidosis is a type of metabolic acidosis, which
is caused by the high concentration of ketone
bodies formed by the breakdown of fatty acids
and the deamination of amino acids. Generally, it
takes place when there is no adequate glucose for
the oxidation in body
126 (a)
Larynx is a cartilaginous box, which helps in
sound production and hence called sound box. 130 (d)
Until puberty, there is a little difference in the size Pulmonary vein is the only vein in body, which
of larynx (sound box) in males and females. carries oxygenated blood rather than
Thereafter, it grows larger and become prominent deoxygenated blood. It carries the blood from the
in males. Therefore, it is called Adam’s apple in lungs to the left auricle of heart. From left auricle,
man. It is the first part of the trachea present in blood goes to the left ventricle. Left ventricle
the neck distributes that blood all over the body
127 (d) 131 (d)
All of these. Breathing is entirely under nervous control. A
Four molecules of O ‘respiratory centre’, located bilaterally in medulla
Each haemoglobin molecule can carry a maximum oblongata and pons Varolii of the brain not only
of four molecules of O regulates normal breathing, but also
Hbk + 4O → Hbk Ol automatically adjusts the breathing rate to the
Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is primarily varying requirements of body during various
related to the partial pressure of O , partial stress conditions such as exercise, fear, pain,
pressure of CO , hydrogen ion concentration and anger, fever, worry, etc, and in activities like
temperature speaking, playing a musical instrument, yogic
128 (d) exercise, etc, because of this oxygen •RTU ‚ and
Bronchitis is aggravated by pollution. It involves carbon dioxide •Rƒ„U ‚ in blood remain almost
permanent swelling and inflammation of bronchi, static in all conditions. Also we may voluntarily
cough with thick mucus and pus cells are spitted hold out breath for sometime, but not for a longer
out. time due to this nervous control.
129 (a) 132 (c)
In humans, right lung is divided into three lobes Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which the
and left lung is divided into two lobes alveolar walls are damaged due to which the
respiratory surface is decreased. One of the major
causes of this condition is smoking
133 (a)
In tissues DCO is high and DO is low
DCO in tissues – 45 mm of Hg
DO in tissues – 40 mm of Hg
pheric
air
DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
134 (c) H O + CO ⇌ H COH ⇌ H = + HCOI H
Blood does not become acidic due to buffering 135 (d)
action. Bicarbonates act as buffering agents. When a person moves to higher altitudes, DO and

total atmospheric pressure decreases. Hypoxia physiological units of lung. The wall of alveoli
stimulates the juxta-glomerular cells of the kidney consists of two types of alveolar epithelial cells.
to release erythropoietin hormone, which Type-I alveolar cells are the predominate
stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow, squamous epithelial cells. Type-II alveolar cells
causing polycythemia. Hypoxia increases the are scattered among Squamous cells.
breathing rate and number of RBC 144 (a)
136 (d) CO (carbon dioxide) is released during the
Asthma is the difficulty in breathing causing catabolic reactions
wheezing due to the inflammation of bronchi and 145 (b)
bronchioles Alveoli and their ducts.
137 (b) Respiratory System
Blood carries carbon dioxide mainly as sodium Conducting Respiratory
bicarbonate (NaHCOH ). Portion Portion
138 (b) The conducting The respiratory
The movement of the air into and out of the lungs portion provides portion
a passage for the consisting
is carried out by creating a pressure gradient
air. bronchioles,
between the lungs and the atmosphere. It conditions the alveolar ducts
Inspiration can occur if the pressure within the incoming air by and alveolar sacs,
lungs (intra pulmonary pressure) is less than the warming, serves to get rid
atmospheric pressure, i.e., there is a negative moistening and the body of CO
pressure in the lungs with respect to the cleaning it. It and pick up
atmospheric pressure. consists of oxygen. This
nasopharynx, system is derived
Expiration takes place when the intra pulmonary
larynx, trahea, from the
pressure is higher than the atmospheric pressure, bronchi, endoderm
i.e., there is positive pressure in the lungs with bronchioles and
respect to the atmospheric pressure terminal
139 (a) bronchioles
Partial pressure of O is higher in atmosphere as 146 (b)
compared to the alveolar air. Due to this pressure The solubility of CO is 20-25 times higher than
gradient, O goes inside the body and same that of O . The amount of CO that can diffuse
phenomena happens in case of CO but in through the diffusion membrane per unit
opposite direction difference in partial pressure is much higher as
140 (a) compared to that of O
Right lung of rabbit is divided into four lobes 147 (d)
namely the anterior azygous, right anterior, right High pressure of O increases the oxygenation of
posterior and posterior azygous. haemoglobin
141 (b) 148 (c)
…†‡ ˆ‰Š‹Œ•Ž‰•Transport of CO by blood is much 98.5% of O is transported by blood with the help
easier than oxygen due to high solubility of CO . of haemoglobin. The molecule of haemoglobin has
About 7% of CO is transported dissolved in 250 times more affinity with CO as compare to O
plasma, 23% loosely bind with the haemoglobin and thus, prevent O transport which leads to
and forms bicarbonates and about 70% of CO death.
reacts with water to form carbonic acid in 149 (c)
erythrocytes in the presence of enzyme carbonic A-fishes, B-lungs, C-moist skin
anhydrase. The carbonic acid (H COH ) dissociates 150 (a)
into H = and HCOI Humans have two lungs, which are covered by a
H ions
CO + H O double membrane called pleura, with pleural fluid
Sqrstuvw xuyz{rq|} between them. Pleural fluid reduces the friction
~••••••••••••••••€ H COH ⇌ HCOI H +H
=
on the lung surface. The outer pleural membrane
142 (b)
is in close contact with the thoracic lining
Alveoli represents the ultimate structural and
whereas the inner pleural membrane is in the
contact with the lung surface saturation of haemoglobin when represented on a
151 (a) graph is called as oxygen haemoglobin
…†‡ transport in blood : Transport of CO by dissociation curve. It is sigmoid in shape. Rise in
blood is must easier/simple than that of O due to DCO , H = ions (fall in pH), temperature and
high solubility of CO in water. diphosphoglyceric acid shifts the HbO
Most of theCO , i. c., 70% of CO is transported as dissociation curve to the right. (As more O
bicarbonate (HCOI H ) in blood. 23% as dissociate from the oxyhaemoglobin)
carbaminohaemoglobin (HbCO ) and 7% of CO 154 (b)
is dissolved in the plasma. Hiccups occurs due to spasmodic contraction of
CO produced by the tissues, diffuses passively diaphragm (possible due to the irritation of
into the blood plasma and reacts with water phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm)
forming carbonic acid. The reaction occurs very 155 (d)
rapidly inside RBCs because of the presence of Carbohaemoglobin dissociates in the alveoli,
enzyme carbonic anhydrase. where there is high O partial pressure and low
Chloride shift: To maintain electro-chemical DCO . Due to the pressure gradient, CO
neutrality of plasma many chloride ions diffuse dissociates from the haemoglobin and O
from plasma into RBCs and bicarbonates pass out. combines to from oxyhaemoglobin
The chloride content of RBCs increases when 156 (b)
oxygenated blood becomes deoxygenated. This is O binds with RBC
termed as chloride shift or Hamburger shift.
shift Haemoglobin is a red coloured iron containing
Haldane’s effect : Oxygenated blood behaves as pigment, present in the RBCs. O binds with
strong acid. More and more oxyhaemoglobin is haemoglobin in reversible manner to from
formed in lungs, which releases H= , i. c., oxyhaemoglobin
increasing the acidity of blood. ThisH= combines
with bicarbonate forming carbonic acid and soon
dissociates.
152 (a)
Air entering the lungs is warm and filtered.
Nasal Cavity It is the first part of the respiratory
system. It opens to the exterior through nostrils.
The small hairs present in the cavity helps to filter
the particles of dust and other foreign matter. The
air in the nasal cavity gets warmed (because nasal
cavity has very good blood supply) and moistened
before it enters to the lungs
153 (d)
The relationship between the DO and the percent
157 (a)
Respir Inspired
Inspired Alveolar Deoxy Oxyge Expired Tissue
pheric
air
DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
158 (b) When a graph is plotted between percent
Vital Capacity (VC) = IRV + TV + ERV saturation of haemoglobin and oxygen tension, a
= 3000 + 500 + 1100 = curve is obtained which is termed as O − Hb
4600 mL dissociation curve. Oxygen-haemoglobin
159 (a) dissociation curve is sigmoid or S-shaped.

160 (b) concentration of CO that inhaled air does.
Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that accelerates 169 (a)
the reaction between carbon dioxide and water to Dissociation curve of haemoglobin shows oxygen
form carbonic acid in the RBCs. Zinc acts as tension and % saturation of haemoglobin with
cofactor of carbonic anhydrase. oxygen. Normally dissociation curve is sigmoid or
161 (b) S-shaped.
Haemoglobin is a red coloured iron containing 170 (d)
pigment, present in the RBCs. O binds with Dolphins are aquatic mammals which breath by
haemoglobin in reversible manner to from lungs.
oxyhaemoglobin 171 (d)
162 (c) If a person respires in air containing normal
There are as many as 750 million of alveoli in amount of oxygen (21%) and small amount of
both the lungs of adult man, which provide about carbon monoxide, he suffers from suffocation
100 sq metre surface area or respiration. because haemoglobin combines with carbon
163 (d) monoxide to form a stable compound. The affinity
Diffusion membrane is made up of three layers of haemoglobin to carbon monoxide is about 250
(i) Thin sequamous epithelium of alveoli. (ii) times more than for oxygen. 0.1% of carbon
Endothelium of alveolar capillaries. (iii) Basement monoxide blocks 50% Hb of the body due to
substance in between the squamous in epithelium which the oxygen carrying capacity of blood is
of alveoli and endothelium of alveolar capillaries decreased. This is called hypoxia.
164 (b) 172 (b)
Alveoli are the primary site of exchange of gases. I. Residual volume
Exchange of gases also occur between the blood II. Tidal volume
and tissue. O and CO are exchanged in these III. Total lung capacity
sites by simple diffusion, mainly based on 173 (c)
pressure concentration gradient A healthy man can inspire or expire
165 (c) approximately 6000 to 8000 mL of air per minute
Larynx is present on tip of trachea and is made up 175 (d)
of cartilages. It is a short tubular chamber and A-Epiglottis, B-Trachea, C-Bronchus, D-
opens into the laryngopharynx by a slit-like Diaphragm, E-Bronchiole.
aperture called glottis. It is more prominent in Pair of external nostrils opens above the upper
male than female due to male hormones. Inside lips, which leads to nasal passage. It opens into
the larynx, vocal cords are present. Sound is the nasopharynx. Nasopharynx opens through the
produced by true vocal cords. glottis of the larynx region into the trachea.
166 (d) Trachea is a straight tube extending upto mid-
About 7% of carbon dioxide is transported as thoracic cavity, which divides at the right and left
dissolved in plasma, 23% as bronchi. Each bronchi undergoes repeated
carbaminohaemoglobin and 70% as bicarbonates. division to form secondary and tertiary bronchi
Most of the carbon dioxide that dissolved in blood and bronchioles ending up in very thin terminal
plasma reacts with water to form carbonic acid. bronchioles, which gives rise to a number of very
All carbonic acid of RBCs dissociates into thin, irregular walled, vascularized bag like
hydrogen and bicarbonate ions, that bicarbonate structure called alveoli
ions diffuse from RBCs to blood plasma.
167 (b)
Each lung is enclosed in two membranes called
pleurae (sing. Pleura).
168 (c)
Amount of CO2 in expired air is 4.4%. The air we
breathe in contains about 0.04% CO . The air we
breathe out contains about 4%CO . In other
words, exhaled air contains about 100 times the
II. Solubility of CO in blood is higher than O by
25 times
III. Breathing volumes are estimated by
spirometer
IV. High H = in blood favours oxygen dissociation
180 (c)
Vital capacity is the largest possible expiration
after largest possible inspiration.
Vital Capacity (VC) = IRV + TV + ERV
176 (b) = 3000 + 500 + 1100
Transportation of oxygen from lungs to body =4600mL
tissues and of CO from tissues to the lungs is vital 181 (a)
role of blood. Vital capacity is the amount of air, which one can
Transport of carbon dioxide : Most of the CO that inhale and exhale with maximum effort.
dissolves in blood plasma reacts with water to 183 (c)
form carbonic acid : Partial pressure of O in alveoli and oxygenated
CO + H O → H COH blood are almost same. Alveoli has 104 mm of Hg,
An enzyme carbonic anhydrase present in RBCs, whereas oxygenated blood has 95 mm of Hg.
which accelerates the carbonic acid formation Percentage of gases in different
different parts of body
about 5000 times. About 70% of the CO received Air Oxygen% Carbon Nitrogen Water
dioxide %%
%% vapours
by blood from the tissue immediately enter into
Inhaled
RBCs and hydrated to carbonic acid. All carbonic Air 20.84 0.03-0.04 79 Variable
acid of RBCs dissociates into hydrogen and Alveolar
bicarbonate ions (H = and HCOI =
H ). The H mostly Air 13.1 5.3 79 Saturated
combine with haemoglobin for keeping the pH of Exhaled
blood (7.4) in steady state, whereas the Air15.7 4.0 79.7 Saturated
bicarbonate ion diffuse from RBCs into the 184 (a)
plasma. To maintain electrostatic neutrality of Carbon monoxide has higher affinity to combine
plasma many chloride ions in turn diffuse from with haemoglobin of blood than oxygen. Tobacco
plasma into RBCs. This is termed chloride or smoke also contains carbon monoxide, so it
Hamburger shift.
shift reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.
177 (c) 185 (a)
Ketoacidosis is a type of metabolic acidosis, which Occupational Respiratory Disorders In certain
is caused by high concentrations of ketone bodies, industries, especially those involving grinding or
formed by the breakdown of fatty acids and the stone breaking, so much dust is produced. In that
deamination of amino acids. condition, the respiratory diseases like, silicosis,
178 (b) fibrosis and asbestoses occurs. Long exposure can
Oxygen (O ) is utilised by the living entities to give rise to inflammation leading to fibrosis and
indirectly break down the nutrients like glucose, thus, causing serious lung damage
to derive energy for performing various activities, 186 (d)
etc. All of these.
CO (carbon dioxide) which is a harmful gas, Alveoli are the primary site of exchange of gases.
releases during the catabolic reactions. It is Exchange of gases also occur between the blood
therefore, evident that O has to be continuously and tissue. O and CO are exchanged in these
provided to the cells and CO produced by the sites by simple diffusion, mainly based on
cells have to be released out pressure concentration gradient
179 (d) Pressure/Concentration gradient, solubility of
Correct statements are gases as well as the thickness of the membranes
I. Diffusion membrane is made-up of the three involved in diffusion are some important factors
layers that affects the rate of diffusion

187 (a) 194 (c)
Haemoglobinic acid is a very weak acid formed Expiration is a process by which CO is expelled
inside the red blood cells when hydrogen ions out from the lungs. Muscle fibres of the
produced by the dissociation of carbonic acid diaphragm relax make it convex, and decreasing
combine with the haemoglobin. the volume of thoracic cavity.
188 (d) 195 (b)
A – Epiglottis SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
B – Thyroid gland spread recently in China, Hong Kong and
C – Tracheal cartilage Singapore. It is a viral disease caused by
D - Trachea Paramyxo virus. Paramyxo virus of SARS is
189 (c) related to corona virus family (corona virus
We can voluntarily take deep breath by an effort. causes common cold).
In the process of deep inspiration, chest 196 (c)
distention is brought about by the external Residual Volume(RV) is the volume of air present
intercostal muscles and the abdominal muscles in lungs even after a forcible expiration, averaging
190 (a) about 1200 mL.
Given diagram A clearly indicates that 197 (c)
(i) ribs going downward Brain’s Part Control/Function
(ii) diaphragm contract or going upward Cerebellum Coordination of
These two sign indicates that the diagram A muscular
depicts the process of expiration movement
Cerebrum Voluntary
191 (a)
function
Under the normal physiological conditions, 100 Medulla Respiration
mL of the oxygenated blood can deliver around 5 oblongata
mL O to the body Hypothalam Temperature
192 (b) -us
In the tissues, where partial pressure of CO is 198 (c)
high due to catabolism, CO diffuses into blood In alveoli, exchange of gases takes place in man.
(RBCs and plasma) and forms HCOI =
H and H . At
199 (a)
the alveolar site, where DCO is low, the reaction Residual air is the air that remains in lungs after
proceeds in the opposite direction, leading to the the most forceful expiration. It is about 1200 mL.
formation of H O and CO . Thus, CO gets trapped As the residual air remains in the lungs, therefore,
as bicarbonate at the tissue level and transported it has no effect on respiration efficiency.
to the alveoli and released as CO
193 (c)
Periodically, filling the lung with atmospheric air
and then emptying, is called breathing or
ventilation of lungs. Breathing in is called
inspiration or inhalation and breathing out is
called expiration or exhalation. During inhalation
or inspiration, the diaphragm contracts putting
backwards by partial flattening and increase the
thoracic cavity lengthwise.
200 (a)
A-45 mm, B-40 mm.
pheric
air

DO 158 100 40 95 116 40
DCO 0.3 40 45 40 32 45
201 (c) related to the partial pressure of CO . DO is a
Larynx is present in between the epiglottis and major factor, which could effect this binding
trachea 208 (b)
202 (a) Pressure contributed by the individual gas in a
Major steps involving respiration are mixture of gases is called partial pressure and is
Step I Utilisation of O by cell for catabolic represented as DO for oxygen and DCO for
reactions carbon dioxide
Step II Diffusion of O and CO between blood and 209 (c)
tissues Vocal cords Vocal cords are two pairs of folds of
Step III Transportation by blood mucous membrane that extends into the lumen
Step IV Diffusion of gases (O and CO ) through from the sides of larynx. Sound is produced by the
alveolar membrane vocal cords
Step IV CO goes out and atmospheric air is drawn 210 (a)
in Book lungs are named so because their folds
203 (d) resemble the leaves in a book. In this, the
A-increases, B-decreases, C-outside, D-inspiration exchange of gases takes place between the
204 (b) interlamellar spaces and the venous blood
Residual volume remains in the lungs even after through the thin membranous walls of the
the forcible expiration. That’s why, spirometer lamellae.
can’t measure the volume of residual volume 211 (d)
205 (a) A-glottis; B-trachea
When DCO is high and DO is low as in the 212 (a)
tissues, more binding of CO occurs whereas The oxygen haemoglobin dissociation curve is
when the DCO is low and DO is high as in the sigmoid, which represents the relationship
alveoli, dissociation of CO from carbamino between oxygen concentration and percentage
haemoglobin takes place, i.e., CO which is bound saturation of haemoglobin. The rise in
to haemoglobin from the tissues is delivered to temperature or fall in pH shifts the curve to the
alveoli right, while at decreased temperature and rise in
206 (d) pH, the curve becomes more steep.
Aerobic Respiration Cells utilise O from 213 (b)
atmospheric air or from water to oxidise the Respiration by skin is called cutaneous
nutrients. It involves respiration. Skin is an additional respiratory
(i) External Respiration Gaseous exchange of organ in amphibians, c. m., toads and frogs.
O and CO between the blood and air (or water)
(ii) Transport of gases to tissues
(iii) Internal Respiration Gaseous exchange
between the blood and tissues
(iv) Cellular Respiration Oxidation of nutrients in
the cells and liberation of energy
207 (b)
CO is carried by haemoglobin as carbamino
haemoglobin (about 20-25%). This binding is

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17.BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

Single Correct Answer Type

1. Each haemoglobin molecule can carry maximum of

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51. Site of aerobic respiration in higher organisms is/are

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Name the enzymes A and B in the above equation

a) A-Alveolus, B-Pulmonary artery, C-Pulmonary vein, D-Systemic vein, E-Systemic arteries

a) A – Alveolar cavity - main site of exchange of respiratory gases

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a) Raise in DCO b) Fall in pH c) Raise in temperature d) All of these

a) Passage to lungs b) Connection of larynx c) Sound producing d) Warm providing

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Choose the correct option

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a) A – larynx B – parathyroid C- tracheal cartilage D – trachea

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: HINTS AND SOLUTIONS :

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