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 |
The sum of expiratory reserve volume [ERV] and residual volume [RV] corresponds to:
1. Expiratory capacity | 2. Vital capacity |
3. Functional residual capacity | 4. Total lung capacity |
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 duration of inspiration can be reduced by:
1. | an increase of carbon dioxide in blood |
2. | a chemical signal from aortic and carotid bodies |
3. | a neural signal from pneumotaxic center |
4. | an increase in hydrogen ion concentration in CSF |
The value of partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air is:
1. less than that in oxygenated blood
2. more than that in atmospheric air
3. equal to that in oxygenated blood
4. more than that in tissues
Incomplete cartilaginous rings are seen in the walls of all the following except:
1. Trachea | 2. Primary bronchus |
3. Tertiary bronchus | 4. Respiratory bronchiole |
Consider the following statements:
I: | The thoracic chamber is anatomically an air tight chamber. |
II: | Any change in the volume of the thoracic cavity will be reflected in the pulmonary cavity. |
1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct and I explains II
3. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Under normal resting conditions, almost all respiratory effort is due to:
1. contraction and relaxation of diaphragm
2. elevation of rib cage
3. depression of rib cage
4. contraction of abdominal muscles
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 |