What is the function of the pleural membranes?

The pleural membranes surround the lungs and reduce friction during breathing by secreting pleural fluid.

What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in respiration?

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, which then dissociates into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

NEET Biology: Breathing and Exchange of Gases — Practice Set 11 (10 MCQs)

Biology — Breathing and Exchange of Gases

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Which of the following statements about respiratory disorders is correct?

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NEET Biology: Breathing and Exchange of Gases — Practice Set 11

Q1. Which of the following statements about respiratory disorders is correct?

Q2. What is the function of the pleural membranes?

Q3. What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in respiration?

Q4. Which condition is caused by the inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles leading to difficulty in breathing?

Q5. Which component of blood is responsible for the majority of oxygen transport?

Q6. Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for sound production?

Q7. Which of the following statements about the diffusion membrane in alveoli is incorrect?

Q8. Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary ventilation is incorrect?

Q9. Which of the following has the highest solubility in blood?

Q10. Which gas is the primary stimulus for respiration in humans?