1.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(B) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(C) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(D) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
2. Refer to the given diagram.
Choose the correct answer from the options that represent the correct state of the diaphragm
and the volume of the thorax.
A. The volume of the thorax increases and the diaphragm will be in a contracted state.
B. The volume of the thorax increases and the diaphragm will be in a relaxed state.
C. The volume of the thorax decreases and the diaphragm will be in a relaxed state.
D. The volume of the thorax decreases and the diaphragm will be in a contracted state.
3. The pneumotaxic centre is present in
A. Medulla
B. Cerebrum
C. Cerebellum
D. Pons varolii
4. The thoracic chamber is formed Dorsally by ‘A’ and Ventrally by ‘B’. A and B and
respectively;
A. Vertebral column and Ribs
B. Vertebral column and Sternum
C. Sternum and Vertebral Column
D. Sternum and Ribs
5. Which one of the followings statements is not correct?
(A) Total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration is called expiratory
capacity.
(B) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is primarily related to partial pressure of CO 2.
(C) Every 100 ml of deoxygenated blood delivers approximately 4 ml of CO2 to the
alveoli.
(D) Every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver around 5 ml of O2 to the tissues under
normal physiological conditions.
6. Listed below are four respiratory capacities (A-D) in column I and four jumbled
respiratory volume of a normal human adult in column II.
Respiratory Capacity Respiratory Volume
A. Residual volume I. 2500 mL
B. Vital capacity II. 3500 mL
C. Inspiratory reserve volume III. 1200 mL
D. Inspiratory capacity IV. 4500 mL
Which one of the following is the correct matching of two capacities and volume?
(A) A - I; B - II; C - III; D - IV.
(B) A - IV; B - III; C - I; D - II.
(C) A - II; B - III; C - IV; D - I.
(D) A - III; B - IV; C - I; D - II.
7. 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- It is the main site of exchange of respiratory gases.
(B) B- Red blood cell- It transports mainly carbon dioxide.
(C) C- Arterial capillary- It passes oxygen to tissues.
(D) D- Capillary wall- Here, exchange of O₂ and CO₂ takes place.
8. Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system?
(A) Inhaled air humidified
(B) Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature
(C) Provides surface for diffusion of O₂ and CO₂
(D) It clears inhaled air from foreign particles
9. Select the correct answer :
A. The anatomical setup of lungs in thorax is such that any change in the volume of the
thoracic cavity will be reflected in the abdominal cavity.
B. This arrangement is essential for breathing, as we can directly alter the pulmonary
volume.
(A) A is correct
(B) B is correct
(C) Both are correct
(D) None are correct
10. The human respiratory cycles per minute is :
A. 12 - 16 times/min
B. 18 - 20 times/min
C. 20 - 25 times/min
D. 12 - 20 times/min
11. Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which
can never be expelled because :
A. There is a negative pressure in the lungs
B. There is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls
C. There is a positive intrapleural pressure
D. Pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure
12. Relaxation of the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles results in -
A. Reducing the thoracic volume
B. Diaphragm and sternum return to their normal position
C. Increase pulmonary volume
D. Both 1 and 2
13. Mark the true statement among the following with reference to normal breathing :-
A. Inspiration is a passive process whereas expiration is active
B. Inspiration is an active process whereas expiration is passive
C. Inspiration and expiration are active processes
D. Inspiration and expiration are passive processes
14. By the contraction in diaphragm volume of thoracic chamber increases in the :
A. Dorso – ventral axis
B. Antero – posterior axis
C. Dorso – posterior axis
D. Antero – ventral axis
15. In humans, pCO₂ in the inhaled and tissues is, respectively :
A. 32 mmHg and 40 mmHg
B. 0.3 mmHg and 40 mmHg
C. 0.3 mmHg and 45 mmHg
D. 40 mmHg and 45 mmHg
16. Factors affecting the rate of diffusion is/are
A. Solubility of gases
B. Pressure gradient
C. Thickness of membranes
D. All of these
17. The solubility of CO₂ in the blood is:
A. 10-15 times higher than that of O₂
B. 20-25 times higher than that of O₂
C. 30-35 times higher than that of O₂
D. 40-45 times higher than that of O₂
18.
Column I Column II
A. Asthma P. Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
Q. Chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to
B. Emphysema which respiratory surface is decreased.
C. Occupational R. Long exposure of chemicals can give rise to inflammation
respiratory disorders leading to fibrosis (proliferation of fibrous tissues).
Options:
(A) A – P, B – Q, C – R
(B) A – Q, B – P, C – R
(C) A – R, B – P, C – Q
(D) A – R, B – Q, C – P
19. In occupational respiratory disorders long exposure can give rise to :
A. Inflammation leading to fibrosis-proliferation of fibrous tissues
B. Inflammation leading to cyanosis-proliferation of fibrous tissues
C. Inflammation leading to fibrosis-proliferation of elastic tissues
D. Inflammation leading to fibrosis-degeneration of fibrous tissues
20. Approximately seventy percent of carbon dioxide absorbed by the blood will be
transported to lungs:
A. As bicarbonate ions
B. In the form of dissolved gas molecules
C. By binding to RBC
D. As carbaminohaemoglobin
21. Which factors are favourable for dissociation of oxygen from oxyhaemoglobin?
i. Lower temperature
ii. Higher H⁺ concentration
iii. High pCO₂
iv. Low pO₂
v. High pH
(A) i, iv, v
(B) i, ii, iii
(C) ii, iii, iv
(D) ii, iii, v
22. Oxygen Dissociation curve shift to the left when
A. O₂ concentration increases
B. CO₂ concentration increases
C. O₂ concentration decreases
D. H⁺ concentration increases
23. Which of the following statement is incorrect about transport of gases?
A. About 97 percent of O₂ is transported by RBC in the blood
B. 3 percent of O₂ is carried in dissolved state through the plasma
C. 70 percent carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonates
D. 10-15 percent of CO₂ is transported by RBC
24. Consider the following statements.
I. At the alveolar site, pCO₂ is low due to which CO₂ and H₂O are formed.
II. The pCO₂ level at the tissue is high due to catabolism.
Select the correct option.
A. I is true, II is false
B. I is false, II is true
C. Both I and II are true
D. Both I and II are false
25. Receptors in aortic arch and carotid arch recognise the changes in the concentration of
A. OH⁻ and H⁺
B. O₂ and CO₂
C. CO₂ and H⁺
D. Blood circulation
26. Respiratory process is regulated by certain specialized centres in the brain. One of the
following listed centres can reduce the duration of inspiration upon stimulation
A. Medullary inspiratory centre
B. Pneumotaxic centre
C. Apneustic centre
D. Chemosensitive centre
27. One haemoglobin carries ____ molecules of oxygen.
A. 6
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
28. The principle of exchange of gases at the lungs is :
A. Filtration
B. Diffusion
C. Conditioning and facilitated transport
D. both diffusion and filtration
29. Choose from the following the correct match of the two lists.
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
C. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
D. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
30. Lungs in the thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by means of
A. Peritonium
B. Pleura
C. Trechea
D. Diaphragum
ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. C
22. A
23. D
24. C
25. C
26. B
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. D