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Biology Mcqs On Respiratory System

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the human respiratory system, covering topics such as gas exchange, anatomy, and functions of various respiratory organs. Key answers include that gaseous exchange occurs in the alveoli, the mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, and involuntary breathing is controlled by neurons in the medulla and pons. Additional questions address the roles of the trachea, larynx, and the process of respiration in different organisms.

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Biology Mcqs On Respiratory System

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the human respiratory system, covering topics such as gas exchange, anatomy, and functions of various respiratory organs. Key answers include that gaseous exchange occurs in the alveoli, the mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, and involuntary breathing is controlled by neurons in the medulla and pons. Additional questions address the roles of the trachea, larynx, and the process of respiration in different organisms.

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1. In which part of the respiratory system, gaseous exchange takes place?

(a) Alveoli

(b) Pharynx

(c) Larynx

(d) Trachea

Sol. (a) Alveoli.

2. ___________ is located between two pleural sacs and is the central compartment of the
thoracic cavity?

(a) Hilum

(b) Pleura

(c) Mediastinum

(d) Thoracic cage

Sol. (c) Mediastinum.

3. Which of the following statements is true about involuntary breathing?

(a) It is controlled by the bronchioles

(b) It is controlled by the pulmonary arterioles

(c) It is controlled by the alveolar-capillary network

(d) It is controlled by the neurons, located in the medulla and pons

Sol. (d) It is controlled by the neurons, located in the medulla and pons.

4. Which of the following are parts of the human respiratory system?

(a) Trachea

(b) Diaphragm

(c) The lungs

(d) All of the above

Sol. (d) All of the above.

5. Which of the following gas is released out during the process of respiration?
(a) Oxygen

(b) Hydrogen

(c) Carbon dioxide

(d) None of the above

Sol. (c) Carbon dioxide.

6. The tiny air sacs present in human lungs is called_______.

(a) Alveoli

(b) Bronchus

(c) Bronchioles

(d) All of the above

Sol. (a) Alveoli.

7. Which of the following functions by filtering and keeping the mucus and dirt away from our
lungs?

(a) Cilia

(b) Bronchioles

(c) Hairs in the lungs

(d) All of the above

Sol. (a) Cilia.

8. The total number of alveoli present in the human lungs is estimated to be around ______.

(a) 1 billion

(b) 800 million

(c) 500 million

(d) 1500 million

Sol: (c) 500 million.

9. The exchange of gases between the external environment and the lungs______.

(a) Respiration

(b) External respiration


(c) Cellular respiration

(d) None of the above

Sol: (b) External respiration

10. Which one of the following statements is false about the trachea?

(a) Has C-shaped rings

(b) It is covered by epiglottis

(c) It splits into the right and left lungs

(d) None of the above

Sol: (b) It is covered by epiglottis

11. The maximum volume of air contained in the lung by a full forced inhalation is called
_________.

(a) Tidal volume

(b) Vital capacity

(c) Ventilation rate

(d) Total lung capacity

Sol: (d) Total lung capacity.

12. Which one of the following is correct regarding larynx?

(a) It houses the vocal cords

(b) It prevents the invading pathogens into the trachea

(c) It is an organ made of cartilage and connects the pharynx to the trachea

(d) All of the above.

Sol: (d) All of the above.

13. Which of the following is the function of the trachea?

(a) Gaseous Exchange

(b) Filters the air we breathe

(c) Exhales the air from the body

(d) All of the above


Sol: (b) Filters the air we breathe.

14. Which of these statements is true about internal respiration?

(a) Production of ATP

(b) Exchange of gases between the bloodstream and tissue cells

(c) Exchange of gases between alveoli and the bloodstream

(d) Breathing between the atmosphere and the alveoli

Sol: (b) Exchange of gases between the bloodstream and tissue cells.

15. Which of the following organs functions as an air conditioner?

(a) Larynx

(b) Pharynx

(c) Nasal chambers

(d) All of the above

Sol: (c) Nasal chambers.

16. The normal breathing process is controlled by ____________.

(a) Lungs

(b) Ventral respiratory group

(c) Dorsal respiratory group

(d) Both (b) and (c)

Sol: (d) Both (b) and (c).

17. In Aves, the exchange of gases occurs within the __________.

(a) Lungs

(b) Air sacs

(c) Air sacs and Lungs

(d) None of the above

Sol: (a) Lungs.

18. Which of the following statements is true about the entry of air into the lungs?
(a) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the mouth and the nose

(b) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the oesophagus and gullet

(c) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the windpipe and the pores

(d) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the nose and the nervous system.

Sol: (a) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the mouth and the nose.

19. The windpipe is also called the ________.

(a) Larynx

(b) Lungs

(c) Trachea

(d) Oesophagus

Sol: (c) Trachea.

20. In Earthworms, the process of respiration is through ________.

(a) Skin

(b) Head

(c) Lungs

(d) Pores on its anterior end

Sol: (a) Skin.

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These MCQs are very interesting

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This MCQ’s are very helpfull for me in board exams .


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