NEET2026Zoology-Respiration

NEET 2026 Zoology Human Respiratory System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

In humans, respiration occurs in the following steps. Arrange these steps in the correct order.

A. Diffusion of O₂ and CO₂ between blood and tissues

B. Diffusion of O₂ and CO₂ across alveolar membrane

C. Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO₂ rich alveolar air is released out

D. Cellular respiration

E. Transport of gases by the blood

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

A

A, B, C, D, E

B

E, A, C, D, B

C

C, B, E, A, D

D

C, A, B, E, D

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Respiration involves the following steps: (i) Breathing or pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO₂ rich alveolar air is released out. (ii) Diffusion of gases across alveolar membrane. (iii) Transport of gases by the blood. (iv) Diffusion of O₂ and CO₂ between blood and tissues. (v) Utilisation of O₂ by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO₂.

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