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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: NEET PYQ

Breathing & Exchange of Gases
NEET PYQ

Q1. Asthma may be attributed to: NEET 2016
(1) Bacterial infection of the lungs
(2) Allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs
(3) Inflammation of the trachea
(4) Accumulation of fluid in the lungs
Answer: (2)
Q2. The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs is: NEET 2016
(1) Less than that in the blood
(2) Less than that of carbon dioxide
(3) Equal to that in the blood
(4) More than that in the blood
Answer: (4)

Q3. Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because: NEET 2017

(1) There is a positive intrapleural pressure
(2) Pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure
(3) There is a negative pressure in the lungs
(4) There is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls
Answer: (4)

Q4. Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of: NEET 2018

(1) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
(2) Tidal Volume
(3) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(4) Residual Volume
Answer: (4)

Q5. Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively? NEET 2018

(1) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
(2) Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface
(3) Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
(4) Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Answer: (1)

Q6. Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder? NEET 2019
(1) Anthracis
(2) Silicosis
(3) Botulism
(4) Emphysema
Answer: (2)

Q7. 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? NEET 2019
(1) 1500 mL
(2) 1700 mL
(3) 2200 mL
(4) 2700 mL
Answer: (1)

Q8. Select the correct statement. NEET 2019 (ODISHA)
(1) Expiration occurs due to external intercostal muscles
(2) Intrapulmonary pressure is lower than the atmospheric pressure during inspiration
(3) Inspiration occurs when atmospheric pressure is less than intrapulmonary pressure
(4) Expiration is initiated due to contraction of diaphragm
Answer: (2)

Q9. The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as: NEET 2019 (ODISHA)
(1) Expiratory Capacity
(2) Vital Capacity
(3) Inspiratory Capacity
(4) Total lung Capacity
Answer: (2)

Q10. Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen. NEET 2020
(1) Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin
(2) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O2
(3) Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with O2 binding with haemoglobin
(4) Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin
Answer: (4)

Q11. Select the correct events that occur during inspiration. NEET 2020
(a) Contraction of diaphragm,
(b) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles,
(c) Pulmonary volume decreases,
(d) Intra pulmonary pressure increases
(1) only (d)
(2) (a) and (b)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b) and
(c) Answer: (2)

Q12. The Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration. This includes: NEET 2020
(1) RV; IC; EC and ERV
(2) RV; ERV; IC and EC
(3) RV; ERV; VC and FRC
(4) RV; ERV; TV; and IRV
Answer: (4)

13. Match the following columns and select the correct option : NEET 2020

Column - I

Column - II

(a) Pneumotaxic Centre

(i) Alveoli

(b) O2 Dissociation curve

(ii) Pons region of brain

(c) Carbonic Anhydrase

(iii) Haemoglobin

(d) Primary site of exchange of gases

(iv) R.B.C.

(1) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

(2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(3) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

Answer: (2)

14. The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are : NEET 2021
(1) pO2 = 104 and pCO2 = 40
(2) pO2 = 40 and pCO2 = 45
(3) pO2 = 95 and pCO2 = 40
(4) pO2 = 159 and pCO2 = 0.3
Answer: (1)

15. Select the favourable conditions required for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveoli. NEET 2021
(1) High pO2, low pCO2, less H+, lower temperature
(2) Low pO2, high pCO2, more H+, higher temperature
(3) High pO2, high pCO2, less H+, higher temperature
(4) Low pO2, low pCO2, more H+, higher temperature
Answer: (1)

16. Match the columns and find the correct combination. NEET 2021

Column I (Organism)

Column II (Respiratory Organ)

a. Earthworm

i. Pulmonary

b. Human

ii. Branchial

c. Prawn

iii. Tracheal

d. Insects

iv. Cutaneous

(1) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

(2) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

(3) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i

(4) a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii

Answer: (2)

17. Under normal physiological conditions in human being every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver ________ ml of O2 to the tissues. NEET 2022
(1) 5ml
(2) 4 ml
(3) 10 ml
(4) 2 ml
Answer: (1)

18. Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system? NEET 2022
(1) Inhaled air is humidified
(2) Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature
(3) Provides surface for diffusion of O2 and CO2
(4) It clears inhaled air from foreign particles
Answer: (3)

19. Which of the following disorders represents decrease in respiratory surface due to damaged alveolar walls? NEET 2022 (OVERSEAS)
(1) Bronchitis
(2) Asthma
(3) Emphysema
(4) Hypocapnia
Answer: (3)

20. In the regulation of respiration, a chemo-sensitive area adjacent to the rhythm centre in the medulla region of the brain, is highly sensitive to : NEET 2022 (OVERSEAS)  
(1) CO2
(2) O2
(3) N2
(4) HCO3-
Answer: (1)

21. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to vital capacity? NEET 2022
(a) It includes ERV, TV and IRV
(b) Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration
(c) The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after forced expiration
(d) It includes ERV, RV and IRV
(e) The maximum volume of air a person can breath out after a forced inspiration
(1) (b), (d) and (e)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (c) and (e)
(4) (a) and (e)
Answer: (3)

22. Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration. NEET 2022
(1) Medulla
(2) Pons
(3) Thalamus
(4) Cerebrum
Answer: (2)

23. Vital capacity of lung is ________. NEET 2023
(1) IRV + ERV + TV + RV
(2) IRV + ERV + TV - RV
(3) IRV + ERV + TV
(4) IRV + ERV
Answer: (3)

24. Select the sequence of steps in Respiration : NEET 2023
(A) Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across alveolar membrane.
(B) Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues.
(C) Transport of gases by the blood.
(D) Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out.
(E) Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions are resultant release of CO2.
(1) (D), (A), (C), (B), (E)
(2) (C), (B), (A), (E), (D)
(3) (B), (C), (E), (D), (A)
(4) (A), (C), (B), (E), (D)
Answer: (1)

25. Which of the following factors are favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in alveoli? : NEET 2024
1. High pO2 and High pCO2
2. High pO2 and lesser H+ concentration
3. Low pCO2 and High H+ concentration
4. Low pCO2 and High temperature
Answer:(2)

26. Frogs respire in water by skin and buccal cavity and on land by skin, buccal cavity and lungs. NEET 2025

Choose the correct answer from the following

1.The statement is false for water but true for land
2.The statement is false for both the environment
3.The statement is true for water but false for land
4.The statement is true for both the environment
   Answer:(1)


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MUST READ: 1. Human Respiratory System

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