Breathing and Respiration (Respiratory Organs in Animals, Respiratory System in Humans,...) NEET Questions

Breathing and Respiration (Respiratory Organs in Animals, Respiratory System in Humans,...) MCQ Questions

7.
Asthma is characterized by:
A.
Inflammation and narrowing of the airways
B.
Infection of the alveoli
C.
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity
D.
Collapse of the lung
ANSWER :
A. Inflammation and narrowing of the airways
8.
The respiratory control center is located in the:
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Medulla oblongata
D.
Hypothalamus
ANSWER :
C. Medulla oblongata
9.

Hemoglobin has the highest affinity for:

A.

Oxygen

B.

Carbon dioxide

C.

Carbon monoxide

D.

Nitrogen

ANSWER :

C. Carbon monoxide

10.

The functional unit of the lung is the:

A.

Bronchus

B.

Bronchiole

C.

Alveolus

D.

Pleura

ANSWER :

C. Alveolus

11.
Which of the following statements about the trachea is incorrect?
A.
It is supported by C-shaped cartilaginous rings.
B.
It connects the larynx to the bronchi.
C.
It is lined with ciliated epithelium.
D.
It collapses during expiration.
ANSWER :
D. It collapses during expiration.
12.
The primary site of gas exchange in the human lungs is:
A.
Bronchi
B.
Bronchioles
C.
Alveolar ducts
D.
Alveolar sacs
ANSWER :
D. Alveolar sacs