Which of the following is true about pleural membranes except
(1)outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining
(2)inner pleural membrane is in contact with the lung surface
(3)pleural fluid is present between them
(4)It increases friction on the lung surface

Which of the following constitute the exchanging part of the respiratory system
(1) external nostrils to trachea
(2) external nostrils to primary bronchioles
(3)Respiratory bronchioles to alveoli
(4)external nostrils to terminal bronchioles

Which of the following is the function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
(1)clears the foreign particle
(2)humidifies air
(3)brings air to body temperature
(4)All of these

How many of the following are steps of respiration
Pulmonary respiration, diffusion, transport of gases, energy production,
(1)4
(2)3
(3)2
(4)1

During inspiration which of the following events takes place
(1)Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contracts
(2) Diaphragm and internal intercostal muscles relax
(3)Intra Pleural pressure is less than atmospheric pressure
(4)Both A and C

During expiration which of the following events takes place
(1)Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contracts
(2) Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax
(3)Inter Pleural pressure is less than atmospheric pressure
(4)Both A and C

During inspiration there is __________pressure in the lungs with respect to atmospheric pressure.
(1)positive
(2)negative
(3)neither positive nor negative
(4)All of these

Which of the following is true for inspiration
(1)thoracic chamber volume increases
(2)Diaphragm contracts
(3)pulmonary volume increases
(4)All of these

Which of the following is true for expiration except
(1) thoracic chamber volume reduces
(2)Diaphragm contracts
(3)pulmonary volume decreases
(4)All of these

Pressure gradient between the lungs and atmosphere is maintained by
(1)diaphragm
(2)external intercostal muscles
(3)internal intercostal muscles
(4)All of these