1.The mode of respiration in rabbit is
a) Cutaneous
b) Mucosal
c) Tracheal
d) Pulmonary
Explanation: The mode of respiration in rabbit is pulmonary.
2. The respiratory diffusion membrane is majorly made of _______ layers
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Explanation: The respiratory diffusion membrane is majorly made of 3 layers.
3.The solubility of \[CO_{2}\] is _______ times higher than that of O2.
a) 10-15
b) 20-25
c) 30-35 times
d) 210 times
Explanation: The solubility of \[CO_{2}\] is 20-25 times higher than that of O2.
4.What is the value of [PO2 (in deoxygenated blood) minus \[PCO_{2}\] (in deoxygenated blood)]?
a) 5
b) -5
c) 45
d) 40
Explanation: -5
5.Select the incorrect statement from the following:
a) Diffusion of \[O_{2}\] occurs from alveoli to tissue.
b) Diffusion of \[CO_{2}\] occurs from tissue to alveoli.
c) Amount of \[CO_{2}\] diffused through membrane is higher than that of \[O_{2}\].
d) Partial pressure of \[O_{2}\] is higher in pulmonary artery than that of pulmonary vein.
Explanation: "Partial pressure of \[O_{2}\] is higher in pulmonary artery than that of pulmonary vein". This is incorrect statement.
6. The total thickness of respiratory diffusion membrane is
a) Less than fm
b) Less than micrometer
c) Much less than mm
d) Less than nm
Explanation: Much less than mm
7.Diffusion membrane is made up of
a) Thin squamous epithelium of alveoli
b) Endothelium of alveolar capillaries
c) Basement membrane between the two layers
d) All the above
Explanation: All the above
8. Partial pressures (in mmHg) of \[O_{2}\] in atmospheric air, alveoli, deoxygenated blood,
oxygenated blood and tissues are
a) 159,104,40,95,40
b) 104,40,40,95,159
c) 0.3,40,45,40,45
d) 159,104,45,95,40
Explanation: 159,104,40,95,40
9. Partial pressure (in mmHg) of \[CO_{2}\] in atmospheric air, alveoli, deoxygenated blood,
oxygenated blood and tissues are
a) 159,104,40,95,40
b) 104,40,40,95,159
c) 0.3,40,45,40,45
d) 159,104,45,95,40
Explanation: 0.3,40,45,40,45
10. The total percentage of \[O_{2}\] transported by haemoglobin or RBC is
a) 3%
b) 97%
c) 70%
d) 7%
Explanation: The total percentage of \[O_{2}\] transported by haemoglobin or RBC is 97%