AIPMT PRELIMS2012Zoology-Respiration in Organisms

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Zoology Human Respiratory System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following is the correct statement for respiration in humans?

A

About 90% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is carried by haemoglobin as carbamino-haemoglobin

B

Cigarette smoking may lead to inflammation of bronchi

C

Neural signals from pneumotaxic centre in pons region of brain can increase the duration of inspiration

D

Workers in grinding and stone-breaking industries may suffer, from lung fibrosis.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Lung fibrosis is a condition that can occur due to prolonged exposure to dust in industries like grinding and stone-breaking.

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