Exchange of Gases

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The figure given below shows a small part of human lung where exchange of gases takes place. In which one of the options given below, the one part A, B, C or D is correctly identified along with its function?

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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place during respiration. Identify the labeling a-e.

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In alveoli of the lungs, the air at the site of gas exchange, is separated from the blood by

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Which among the given ones is the most probable reason for higher diffusion rate of CO2 than O2 through diffusion membrane, for per unit difference in partial pressure?

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The Partial Pressures (in Mm Hg) of Oxygen (O2) And Carbon Dioxide (CO2) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are-

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Which of the following is not true?

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In alveolar air, the partial pressure of CO2 is

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The blood leaving the lungs has all its haemoglobin oxygenated and gives up oxygen to the tissues because

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Study the following figure.

Identify the parts from A to C.

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Name the blood vessel from A to D.

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Choose the right sequential phenomena during the passage of CO2 from blood to tissues.

P: Absorption of CO2 by blood.
Q: Reaction of CO2 with water forming H2CO3 inside RBCs and then into HCO3-and H+ ions.
R: Reaction of CO2 with water formingH2CO3 inside plasma followed by conversion into H+and HCO3- ions.
S: Combination of H+with haeme part of HbO2 to release O2.
T: Combination of HCO3 with haeme part of HbO2 to form reduced haemoglobin and release of O2.

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Oxygen binding to haemoglobin is

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The blood coming out of lungs is richer than that entering into lungs in

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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The total thickness of respiratory diffusion membrane is

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What is the value of pO2 (in deoxygenated blood) minus pCO2 (in deoxygenated blood)?

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The solubility of CO2 is _____ times higher than that of O2

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Respiratory diffusion membrane is majorly made of _____layers

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The diffusion membrane is made up of

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Explain the exchange of gasses at the alveolar level.