Which two of the following changes $((i)$ to $(iv))$ usually occur in plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes ($3500 \ m$ or more)?
$(i)$ Increase in red blood cell size
$(ii)$ Increase in red blood cell production
$(iii)$ Increased breathing rate
$(iv)$ Increase in thrombocyte count

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the respiratory processes occurring in the lungs?

In humans, respiration occurs in the following steps. Arrange these steps in the correct order.
$A$. Diffusion of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ between blood and tissues
$B$. Diffusion of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ across alveolar membrane
$C$. Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and $CO_2$ rich alveolar air is released out
$D$. Cellular respiration
$E$. Transport of gases by the blood

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Emphysema $I$. Rapid spasms in muscle due to low $Ca^{++}$ in body fluid
$B$. Angina Pectoris $II$. Damaged alveolar walls and decreased respiratory surface
$C$. Glomerulonephritis $III$. Acute chest pain when not enough oxygen is reaching to heart muscle
$D$. Tetany $IV$. Inflammation of glomeruli of kidney
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

For completion of the respiration process,write the given steps in sequential manner.
$(a)$ Diffusion of gases ($O_2$ and $CO_2$) across alveolar membrane.
$(b)$ Transport of gases by blood.
$(c)$ Utilisation of $O_2$ by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of $CO_2$.
$(d)$ Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and $CO_2$ rich alveolar air is released out.
$(e)$ Diffusion of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ between blood and tissues.

Persons living at high altitude will have

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