Human Physiology UPSC Questions

Human Physiology

Human Physiology MCQ Questions

13.
Which disorder is caused by damage to alveolar walls due to smoking?
A.
Asthma
B.
Bronchitis
C.
Emphysema
D.
Pneumonia
ANSWER :
C. Emphysema
14.
What kind of respiration do frogs use in addition to lungs?
A.
Branchial
B.
Tracheal
C.
Cutaneous
D.
Buccal
ANSWER :
C. Cutaneous
15.
Which gas has higher solubility and diffuses faster across membranes?
A.
Oxygen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Hydrogen
ANSWER :
B. Carbon dioxide
16.
What forms the conducting part of the respiratory system?
A.
Only alveoli
B.
Nostrils to terminal bronchioles
C.
Alveoli and ducts
D.
Bronchi only
ANSWER :
B. Nostrils to terminal bronchioles
17.
Which of these is NOT a step in respiration?
A.
Diffusion of gases
B.
Breathing
C.
Circulation of lymph
D.
Cellular respiration
ANSWER :
C. Circulation of lymph
18.
What defines the total lung capacity?
A.
TV + IRV
B.
TV + ERV + IRV
C.
VC + RV
D.
TV + RV
ANSWER :
C. VC + RV