The shape of the oxygen dissociation curve is:
1. a rectangular hyperbola
2. sigmoid
3. ellipse
4. parabola

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At about what partial pressure of oxygen [mm Hg] is the haemoglobin in blood 50% saturated?
1. 95
2. 75
3. 27
4. 15
 
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CO2 is carried by haemoglobin as:
1. carbamino-haemoglobin
2. carboxy-haemoglobin
3. deoxy-haemoglobin
4. oxidised haemoglobin
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding carbonic anhydrase:
1. RBCs contain a very high concentration of the enzyme.
2. It is not present at all in the plasma.
3. It assists rapid inter-conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, protons and bicarbonate ions.
4. The active site of the enzyme contains a zinc ion.
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Under normal physiological conditions, every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver around:
1. 4 ml of O2 to the tissues.
2. 5 ml of O2 to the tissues.
3. 4 ml of O2 to the alveoli.
4. 5 ml of O2 to the alveoli.
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Regarding neural regulation of respiration in humans:
I: The respiratory rhythm is present in the medulla region of the brain.
II: Pneumotaxic centre present in cerebrum can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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A difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles characterises:
1. Emphysema
2. Asthma
3. Tuberculosis
4. Common cold
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Occupational Respiratory Disorders:
I: are caused by long exposure to dust at work place.
II: can give rise to inflammation leading to fibrosis (proliferation of fibrous tissues) and thus causing serious lung damage.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Amongst the following, which gas has the highest affinity for haemoglobin?
1. CO2
2. N2
3. O2
4. CO
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At sea level, which of the following values of the intraalveolar pressure is realistically expected to lead to inspiration?
1. 760 mmHg
2. 758 mmHg
3. 763 mmHg
4. 730 mmHg
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