Exchange of Gases
Exchange of Gases: Overview
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Important Questions on Exchange of Gases
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?

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following is not true?

In alveolar air, the partial pressure of is

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

Study the following figure.
Identify the parts from to .

Name the blood vessel from A to D.

Choose the right sequential phenomena during the passage of from blood to tissues.
P: Absorption of by blood.
Q: Reaction of with water forming inside and then into and ions.
R: Reaction of with water forming inside plasma followed by conversion into and ions.
S: Combination of with haeme part of to release .
T: Combination of with haeme part of to form reduced haemoglobin and release of .

Oxygen binding to haemoglobin is

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

Which of the following statements is correct?

The total thickness of respiratory diffusion membrane is

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

The solubility of is _____ times higher than that of

Respiratory diffusion membrane is majorly made of _____layers

The diffusion membrane is made up of

Explain the exchange of gasses at the alveolar level.
