Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

Time taken in breathing _______

A. inspiration 2 sec and expiration 3 sec
B. inspiration 3 sec and expiration 3 sec
C. inspiration 2 sec and expiration 2 sec
D. inspiration 3 sec and expiration 2 sec
Answer» B. inspiration 3 sec and expiration 3 sec
2.

Decrease in thoracic volume is marked by________

A. diaphragm relaxed
B. diaphragm contracted
C. sternum moving towards ventral and anterior direction
D. ribs moving out
Answer» B. diaphragm contracted
3.

Which one of the following changes takes place during inspiration?

A. Decrease in thoracic cavity
B. Relaxation in diaphragm
C. Relaxation in external intercostal muscles
D. Sternum moves towards ventral and anterior direction
Answer» E.
4.

Vital capacity = ________

A. ERV + RV
B. IRV + TV
C. IRV + TV + ERV + RV
D. IRV + ERV + TV
Answer» E.
5.

Which muscles can help in increasing the strength of breathing?

A. Arm muscle
B. Chest muscles
C. Abdominal muscles
D. Facial muscle
Answer» D. Facial muscle
6.

The amount of air inspired or expired during normal breathing is_________ ml.

A. 500
B. 500-1000
C. 1000-1100
D. 2100
Answer» B. 500-1000
7.

Inspiration occurs when there is ___________

A. no pressure gradient
B. negative pressure in the lungs
C. positive pressure in the lungs
D. more pressure in lungs than atmosphere
Answer» C. positive pressure in the lungs
8.

At the time of inspiration, _________ takes place.

A. relaxation in external intercostal muscle
B. relaxation in diaphragm
C. contraction in diaphragm
D. no effect on diaphragm
Answer» D. no effect on diaphragm
9.

Which of the following is passive process?

A. Inspiration
B. Normal expiration
C. Forceful inspiration
D. Forceful expiration
Answer» C. Forceful inspiration
10.

Which instrument is used for measuring volume of air involved in breathing?

A. Spirometer
B. Galvanometer
C. Aerometer
D. Electrocardiogram
Answer» B. Galvanometer