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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by-

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Q. 2 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1964)

The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by-

  • Simple diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Passive transport
  • Active transport

Ans → (a)Simple diffusion

Explanation → The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by Simple diffusion.

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A person living at a high altitude will have-

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  • More erythrocytes
  • Haemoglobin curve shifted towards right
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Q. 2 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1964)

The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by-

  • Simple diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Passive transport
  • Active transport

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Lungs are enclosed in-

  • Pericardium
  • Peritoneum
  • Pleura
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Pasteurization of milk means-

  • All bacteria are killed
  • Milk is enriched with vitamins
  • Pathogenic bacteria are killed
  • Milk casein is partially digested

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Haemoglobin - oxygen dissociation curve is-

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  • Sigmoid
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Arytenoid cartilage occurs in-

  • Nose
  • Larynx
  • Hyoid
  • Sternum

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Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is less than 1 for -

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A pacemaker is implanted when one of these is defective-

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Circulation of blood was discovered by-

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  • Harvey
  • Aristotle
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The sensation of stomach pain is due to-

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  • Exteroreceptors
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  • Teloreceptors

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  • White matter
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Eyelashes are lubricated by-

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The hormone responsible for urine concentration is-

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