Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of:

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Releted Question 1

Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
(i) Contraction of diaphragm
(ii) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(iii) Pulmonary volume decreases
(iv) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

A. (iii) and (iv)

B. (i), (ii) and (iv)

C. Only (iv)

D. (i) and (ii)

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Releted Question 2

Select the correct statement.

A. Expiration is initiated due to contraction of diaphragm

B. Expiration occurs due to external intercostal muscles

C. Intrapulmonary pressure is lower than the atmospheric pressure during inspiration

D. Inspiration occurs when atmospheric pressure is less than intrapulmonary pressure

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The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as :

A. Total lung capacity

B. Expiratory capacity

C. Vital capacity

D. Inspiratory capacity

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Tidal volume and Expiratory reserve volume of an athlete is $$500\,mL$$ and $$1000\,mL$$ respectively. What will be his Expiratory capacity if the residual volume is $$1200\, mL?$$

A. $$1500\,mL$$

B. $$1700\,mL$$

C. $$2200\,mL$$

D. $$2700\,mL$$

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Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of:

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Zoology >> Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
(i) Contraction of diaphragm
(ii) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(iii) Pulmonary volume decreases
(iv) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

Select the correct statement.

The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as :

Tidal volume and Expiratory reserve volume of an athlete is $$500\,mL$$ and $$1000\,mL$$ respectively. What will be his Expiratory capacity if the residual volume is $$1200\, mL?$$

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Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of:

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Select the correct events that occur during inspiration. (i) Contraction of diaphragm (ii) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles (iii) Pulmonary volume decreases (iv) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

Select the correct statement.

The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as :

Tidal volume and Expiratory reserve volume of an athlete is $$500\,mL$$ and $$1000\,mL$$ respectively. What will be his Expiratory capacity if the residual volume is $$1200\, mL?$$

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Zoology >> Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
(i) Contraction of diaphragm
(ii) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(iii) Pulmonary volume decreases
(iv) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

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