Transport of Gases

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Transport of Gases: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Haemoglobin, Oxygen Dissociation Curve, Transport of Oxygen, Carbamino-haemoglobin, Transport of Gases, Oxyhaemoglobin and, Transport of Carbon Dioxide

Important Questions on Transport of Gases

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The carbon dioxide is transported via blood to lungs as:

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CO2 is transported through the blood to the lungs in the form (s) as

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Maximum amount 70-75% of carbon dioxide transport occurs as

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Carbon monoxide has greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen

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Haemoglobin is having maximum affinity with

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Name the enzyme involved in CO2 transport in the blood. (Carbonic anhydrase/Alcohol dehydrogenase/ Carbonic dehydrogenase)

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When percentage saturation of haemoglobin with O2 is plotted against PO2 the curve obtained is

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During the transportation of gases, to maintain the ionic balance, chloride ions shift from

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The medulla oblongata and pons regulate and measure what?

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Acidosis is when your blood pH is below

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Bulk of carbon dioxide (CO2) released from body tissues into the blood is present as

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What is true about RBCs in humans?

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Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form __________

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A person sitting at rest experiences a temporary cessation of breathing after forced deep breathing for a few minutes. This is due to

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Select the incorrect statement regarding the transport of gases in the blood.

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A large proportion of oxygen is left unused in the human blood even after its uptake by the body tissues. This O2

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When temperature decreases, oxyhaemoglobin curve will become

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When carbon dioxide concentration in blood increases, breathing becomes

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The dissociation curve for adult haemoglobin is