I: | P is an incomplete cartilaginous ring seen only in trachea and principal bronchus. |
II: | Q is the point where the trachea divides into a right and left primary bronchus and corresponds to the level of 5th thoracic vertebra. |
III: | R shows the double-layered pleura where the outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining. |
IV: | S is pleural cavity with minimal amount of pleural fluid which reduces friction on the lung surface. |
1. Only I, II and III | 2. Only I, III and IV |
3. Only II, III and IV | 4. I, II, III and IV |
It is necessary that lungs must be present in anatomically air-tight chamber because:
1. we cannot directly alter the pulmonary volume
2. our lungs are not made of any elastic tissue
3. the pleural cavity always has a positive pressure with respect to pulmonary pressure
4. the partial pressure of oxygen in atmosphere is less than that in the alveoli
The conducting part of the human respiratory system is not involved in:
I. clearing inhaled air from foreign particles
II. humidifying the exhaled air
III. bringing the air to a temperature higher than body temperature
1. Only I | 2. Only II and III |
3. Only I and II | 4. I, II and III |
The major mode of transport of carbon dioxide in human body is:
1. | in combination with hemoglobin |
2. | in dissolved state in plasma |
3. | as carboxyhemoglobin |
4. | as bicarbonate |
The formation of oxy-hemoglobin at the alveoli is favored by all the following except:
1. High pO2 | 2. Low pCO2 |
3. Lower H+ ion concentration | 4. Higher temperature |
Which of the following equations regarding the calculation of pulmonary capacities would be correct?
1. IC = IRV – TV | 2. EC = VC – IRV |
3. VC = ERV + IRV | 4. TLC = VC – RV |
The partial pressure of oxygen in oxygenated blood is about:
1. 104 mmHg | 2. 100 mmHg |
3. 95 mmHg | 4. 40 mmHg |
The volume of thoracic chamber in the antero-posterior axis can be increased by:
1. Contraction of diaphragm
2. Relaxation of diaphragm
3. Contraction of external intercostals
4. Contraction of internal intercostals
The alveoli are lined with:
1. Simple cuboidal epithelium
2. Pseudo-stratified columnar ciliated epithelium
3. Transitional epithelium
4. Simple squamous epithelium
The binding of carbon dioxide to hemoglobin:
I: is related to the partial pressure of carbon dioxide
II: is affected by the partial pressure of oxygen
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect