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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |