Where do you expect the partial pressure of oxygen to be the highest?
1. in the alveolar air
2. in the deoxygenated blood
3. in the oxygenated blood
4. at tissues

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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The pathological hallmark of Bronchial Asthma is:
1. Pulmonary fibrosis
2. Pleural edema
3. Breaking of alveolar septa
4. Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
Subtopic:  Respiratory Disorders: Part 1 | Respiratory Disorders: Part 2 |
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The respiratory rhythm center:
I: is located in the medulla oblongata.
II: regulates the duration of inhalation and increases respiratory rate.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Regulation of Respiration |
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How would the diffusing capacities of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the respiratory membrane compare?
1. The diffusing capacity of oxygen is 20 to 25 times higher than the diffusing capacity of carbon dioxide.
2. The diffusing capacity of carbon dioxide is 20 to 25 times higher than the diffusing capacity of oxygen.
3. The diffusing capacity of oxygen is 200 to 250 times higher than the diffusing capacity of carbon dioxide.
4. The diffusing capacity of carbon dioxide is 200 to 250 times higher than the diffusing capacity of oxygen.
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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The trachea:
I: divides into two principal bronchi at the level of 7th thoracic vertebra.
II: is invested by incomplete cartilaginous rings in its wall.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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The formation of carbaminohaemoglobin at tissue is primarily related to:
1. pCO2 2. pO2
3. H+ ions 4. Temperature
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
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Which of the following will be considered as ‘normal’ for a healthy human adult?
I: A resting respiratory rate of 12- 16 breaths per minute.
II: A minute ventilation of 6000 – 8000 ml.
 
1. Only I is correct 2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct 4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities | Mechanism of Breathing |
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What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli of human lungs?
1. 40 mm Hg
2. 45 mm Hg
3. 95 mm Hg
4. 104 mm Hg
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Functional residual capacity is defined as:
1. Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration.
2. Volume of air that will remain in the lungs after a normal expiration.
3. Total volume of air a person can expire after a normal inspiration.
4. The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |
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Inhalation of air into the lungs can be brought about by:
I: Contraction of diaphragm
II: Contraction of internal intercostal muscles
III: Contraction of external intercostal muscles
1. Only I and II
2. Only II
3. Only I and III
4. Only III 
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Breathing |
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