Which of the following statements is correct regarding breathing?

  • A
    The chest expands as air enters the lungs.
  • B
    All statements are correct.
  • C
    The contraction of the diaphragm muscles causes air to enter the lungs.
  • D
    Air enters the lungs because the chest expands.

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$A$: When a person starts doing exercise,the rate and depth of breathing increase even before there are changes in $pO_2$,$pCO_2$,or $H^+$ concentration.
$R$: The main stimulus for these quick changes is due to input from the proprioreceptors,which monitor movements of joints and muscles.

When the external temperature is higher than our body temperature, we regulate it by $........$, and when it is lower than our body temperature, we regulate it by $........$.

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:

Which of the following statements are not correct?
$I.$ Diffusion membrane is made up of $3$ layers
$II.$ Solubility of $CO_{2}$ in blood is higher than $O_{2}$ by $25$ times
$III.$ Breathing volumes are estimated by spirometer
$IV.$ High $H^{+}$ in blood favours oxygen dissociation
Choose the correct option

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