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Here are 30 NEET-level MCQs on Breathing and Exchange of Gases (NCERT Class 11, Chapter 17):

🫁 Breathing and Exchange of Gases — 30 NEET MCQs


1. The total lung capacity in a normal adult is approximately:
  • A) 3500 mL
  • B) 4800 mL
  • C) 6000 mL
  • D) 5800 mL
Answer: C) 6000 mL
TLC = TV + IRV + ERV + RV = 500 + 3000 + 1100 + 1200 = ~6000 mL

2. Which of the following is NOT a part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
  • A) Trachea
  • B) Bronchioles
  • C) Alveoli
  • D) Nasopharynx
Answer: C) Alveoli
Alveoli are the sites of gaseous exchange, part of the respiratory zone, not conducting zone.

3. Tidal Volume (TV) in a normal healthy adult at rest is:
  • A) 1000 mL
  • B) 1500 mL
  • C) 500 mL
  • D) 3500 mL
Answer: C) 500 mL
TV is the volume of air inspired or expired with each normal breath.

4. The partial pressure of O₂ (pO₂) in alveoli is approximately:
  • A) 40 mmHg
  • B) 104 mmHg
  • C) 159 mmHg
  • D) 95 mmHg
Answer: B) 104 mmHg
Alveolar pO₂ ≈ 104 mmHg; atmospheric pO₂ ≈ 159 mmHg.

5. Which cells secrete surfactant in the alveoli?
  • A) Type I pneumocytes
  • B) Type II pneumocytes
  • C) Clara cells
  • D) Goblet cells
Answer: B) Type II pneumocytes
Surfactant (dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine) reduces surface tension and prevents alveolar collapse.

6. The Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) is approximately:
  • A) 1100 mL
  • B) 2500 mL
  • C) 3000 mL
  • D) 500 mL
Answer: C) 3000 mL
IRV is the additional volume inspired forcefully after normal inspiration.

7. Vital Capacity (VC) is equal to:
  • A) TV + IRV
  • B) TV + IRV + ERV
  • C) TV + ERV + RV
  • D) IRV + ERV + RV
Answer: B) TV + IRV + ERV
VC = the maximum volume exhaled after maximum inspiration = ~4700 mL.

8. Which gas has the highest diffusion capacity in the lungs?
  • A) O₂
  • B) N₂
  • C) CO₂
  • D) CO
Answer: C) CO₂
CO₂ diffuses ~20–25 times faster than O₂ due to higher solubility.

9. The partial pressure of CO₂ (pCO₂) in deoxygenated blood returning to lungs is:
  • A) 35 mmHg
  • B) 40 mmHg
  • C) 45 mmHg
  • D) 104 mmHg
Answer: C) 45 mmHg
Mixed venous blood pCO₂ ≈ 45 mmHg; alveolar pCO₂ ≈ 40 mmHg, driving diffusion outward.

10. Most of the CO₂ (about 70%) is transported in blood as:
  • A) Dissolved in plasma
  • B) Carbaminohaemoglobin
  • C) Bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻)
  • D) Carboxyhaemoglobin
Answer: C) Bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻)
~70% as HCO₃⁻, ~20–25% as carbaminohaemoglobin, ~7% dissolved in plasma.

11. Oxygen is transported in blood primarily:
  • A) Dissolved in plasma
  • B) Bound to plasma proteins
  • C) As oxyhaemoglobin
  • D) As bicarbonate
Answer: C) As oxyhaemoglobin
~97% O₂ is transported as oxyhaemoglobin; ~3% dissolved in plasma.

12. The Bohr effect refers to:
  • A) Increased O₂ affinity with rising CO₂
  • B) Decreased O₂ affinity of Hb with rising CO₂ and H⁺
  • C) Shift of oxygen dissociation curve to the left
  • D) Increased CO₂ binding at low pH
Answer: B) Decreased O₂ affinity of Hb with rising CO₂ and H⁺
Higher CO₂/H⁺ shifts the ODC rightward, facilitating O₂ unloading at tissues.

13. Residual Volume (RV) is approximately:
  • A) 500 mL
  • B) 1100 mL
  • C) 1200 mL
  • D) 2300 mL
Answer: C) 1200 mL
RV is the volume remaining in lungs after maximum forced expiration.

14. The enzyme carbonic anhydrase is found in:
  • A) Plasma
  • B) RBCs
  • C) Platelets
  • D) Lung epithelium
Answer: B) RBCs
Carbonic anhydrase in RBCs catalyzes: CO₂ + H₂O ⇌ H₂CO₃ ⇌ H⁺ + HCO₃⁻

15. The chloride shift (Hamburger phenomenon) involves:
  • A) HCO₃⁻ moving out of RBCs in exchange for Cl⁻ moving in
  • B) Cl⁻ moving out of RBCs
  • C) O₂ and Cl⁻ exchange
  • D) Na⁺/K⁺ exchange across RBC membrane
Answer: A) HCO₃⁻ moving out of RBCs in exchange for Cl⁻ moving in
This maintains electrical neutrality as bicarbonate is exported to plasma.

16. Pneumotaxic centre is located in the:
  • A) Medulla oblongata
  • B) Hypothalamus
  • C) Pons
  • D) Cerebellum
Answer: C) Pons
Pneumotaxic centre (dorsal pons) moderates the activity of the apneustic centre and controls breathing rate.

17. The primary respiratory centre that generates the basic rhythm of breathing is:
  • A) Pneumotaxic centre
  • B) Apneustic centre
  • C) Dorsal Respiratory Group (DRG) in medulla
  • D) Carotid body
Answer: C) Dorsal Respiratory Group (DRG) in medulla
The DRG in the medulla generates the basic inspiratory rhythm.

18. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) equals:
  • A) TV + IRV
  • B) ERV + RV
  • C) TV + ERV
  • D) RV + TV
Answer: B) ERV + RV
FRC = volume remaining in lungs at the end of normal expiration ≈ 2300 mL.

19. At the tissue level, O₂ moves from blood to cells because:
  • A) pO₂ of blood > pO₂ of tissues
  • B) pO₂ of tissues > pO₂ of blood
  • C) pCO₂ of blood > pCO₂ of tissues
  • D) Haemoglobin actively pumps O₂
Answer: A) pO₂ of blood > pO₂ of tissues
Tissue pO₂ ≈ 40 mmHg; oxygenated blood pO₂ ≈ 95 mmHg — diffusion gradient drives O₂ into cells.

20. Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
  • A) Uvula
  • B) Epiglottis
  • C) Glottis
  • D) Vocal cords
Answer: B) Epiglottis
The epiglottis folds over the glottis during swallowing to direct food to the oesophagus.

21. The respiratory membrane across which gas exchange occurs consists of:
  • A) Alveolar epithelium only
  • B) Capillary endothelium only
  • C) Alveolar epithelium + basement membranes + capillary endothelium
  • D) Alveolar epithelium + surfactant layer only
Answer: C) Alveolar epithelium + basement membranes + capillary endothelium
Total thickness is ~0.5 µm, allowing rapid diffusion.

22. Inspiratory Capacity (IC) equals:
  • A) TV + IRV
  • B) TV + ERV
  • C) IRV + ERV
  • D) TV + RV
Answer: A) TV + IRV
IC = maximum volume that can be inspired from the end-expiratory position ≈ 3500 mL.

23. In the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve, a rightward shift is caused by:
  • A) Decreased CO₂, increased pH
  • B) Increased CO₂, decreased pH, increased temperature
  • C) Decreased temperature
  • D) Increased pH
Answer: B) Increased CO₂, decreased pH, increased temperature
These factors reduce Hb's affinity for O₂, facilitating release at metabolically active tissues.

24. The normal pO₂ in oxygenated blood (pulmonary veins) is approximately:
  • A) 40 mmHg
  • B) 104 mmHg
  • C) 95 mmHg
  • D) 159 mmHg
Answer: C) 95 mmHg
Slight drop from alveolar 104 mmHg due to mixing with bronchial venous blood.

25. Which chemoreceptors are most sensitive to changes in CO₂ and H⁺ in CSF?
  • A) Peripheral chemoreceptors (carotid/aortic bodies)
  • B) Central chemoreceptors in medulla
  • C) Stretch receptors in lungs
  • D) Baroreceptors in aorta
Answer: B) Central chemoreceptors in medulla
Central chemoreceptors respond primarily to CO₂-driven pH changes in cerebrospinal fluid.

26. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is approximately:
  • A) 500 mL
  • B) 1000 mL
  • C) 1100 mL
  • D) 1500 mL
Answer: C) 1100 mL
ERV is the additional volume that can be forcefully expired after normal expiration.

27. The membrane lining the lungs and chest wall is called:
  • A) Pericardium
  • B) Peritoneum
  • C) Pleura
  • D) Meninges
Answer: C) Pleura
The pleural cavity (with pleural fluid) reduces friction during breathing movements.

28. Which of the following is true regarding CO₂ transport as carbaminohaemoglobin?
  • A) CO₂ binds to the haem (iron) group of Hb
  • B) CO₂ binds to the globin (amino) groups of Hb
  • C) It accounts for ~70% of CO₂ transport
  • D) Carbaminohaemoglobin formation increases in lungs
Answer: B) CO₂ binds to the globin (amino) groups of Hb
CO₂ + Hb-NH₂ → Hb-NHCOO⁻ + H⁺; forms at tissues, releases CO₂ in lungs.

29. Hypoxia due to reduced O₂-carrying capacity of blood (e.g., in anaemia) is called:
  • A) Hypoxic hypoxia
  • B) Stagnant hypoxia
  • C) Anaemic hypoxia
  • D) Histotoxic hypoxia
Answer: C) Anaemic hypoxia
Reduced Hb or defective Hb impairs O₂ transport despite normal pO₂.

30. During normal quiet inspiration, which muscle is primarily responsible?
  • A) External intercostals
  • B) Internal intercostals
  • C) Diaphragm
  • D) Sternocleidomastoid
Answer: C) Diaphragm
The diaphragm contracts and flattens during quiet inspiration, increasing thoracic volume.

📊 Quick Reference: Lung Volumes (NCERT)

Volume/CapacityValue
Tidal Volume (TV)500 mL
IRV3000 mL
ERV1100 mL
Residual Volume (RV)1200 mL
Vital Capacity (VC)4600 mL
Total Lung Capacity~6000 mL
FRC (ERV + RV)2300 mL
IC (TV + IRV)3500 mL

All 30 questions are aligned with NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 17 and NEET exam patterns. Focus especially on lung volumes, gas partial pressures, transport mechanisms, and respiratory regulation for NEET.

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9, "q": "Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is approximately:", "opts": ["A) 500 mL", "B) 1000 mL", "C) 1100 mL", "D) 1500 mL"], "ans": "C) 1100 mL", "hint": "ERV = additional volume forcefully expired after normal expiration." }, { "num": 10, "q": "Residual Volume (RV) is approximately:", "opts": ["A) 500 mL", "B) 1100 mL", "C) 1200 mL", "D) 2300 mL"], "ans": "C) 1200 mL", "hint": "RV = volume remaining in lungs after maximum forced expiration." }, { "num": 11, "q": "Vital Capacity (VC) is equal to:", "opts": ["A) TV + IRV", "B) TV + IRV + ERV", "C) TV + ERV + RV", "D) IRV + ERV + RV"], "ans": "B) TV + IRV + ERV", "hint": "VC = maximum volume exhaled after maximum inspiration = ~4600 mL." }, { "num": 12, "q": "Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) equals:", "opts": ["A) TV + IRV", "B) ERV + RV", "C) TV + ERV", "D) RV + TV"], "ans": "B) ERV + RV", "hint": "FRC = volume remaining after normal expiration ≈ 2300 mL." }, { "num": 13, "q": "Inspiratory Capacity (IC) equals:", "opts": ["A) TV + IRV", "B) TV + ERV", "C) IRV + ERV", "D) TV + RV"], "ans": "A) TV + IRV", "hint": "IC = maximum volume inspired from end-expiratory position ≈ 3500 mL." }, ] }, { "section": "Gas Exchange & Partial Pressures", "questions": [ { "num": 14, "q": "The partial pressure of O\u2082 (pO\u2082) in alveoli is approximately:", "opts": ["A) 40 mmHg", "B) 104 mmHg", "C) 159 mmHg", "D) 95 mmHg"], "ans": "B) 104 mmHg", "hint": "Alveolar pO2 ≈ 104 mmHg; atmospheric pO2 ≈ 159 mmHg." }, { "num": 15, "q": "The partial pressure of CO\u2082 (pCO\u2082) in deoxygenated blood returning to lungs is:", "opts": ["A) 35 mmHg", "B) 40 mmHg", "C) 45 mmHg", "D) 104 mmHg"], "ans": "C) 45 mmHg", "hint": "Venous blood pCO2 ≈ 45 mmHg; alveolar pCO2 ≈ 40 mmHg — drives CO2 outward." }, { "num": 16, "q": "Which gas has the highest diffusion capacity in the lungs?", "opts": ["A) O\u2082", "B) N\u2082", "C) CO\u2082", "D) CO"], "ans": "C) CO\u2082", "hint": "CO2 diffuses ~20-25 times faster than O2 due to higher 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H\u207a", "hint": "Higher CO2/H+ shifts ODC rightward, facilitating O2 unloading at tissues." }, { "num": 25, "q": "In the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve, a rightward shift is caused by:", "opts": ["A) Decreased CO\u2082, increased pH", "B) Increased CO\u2082, decreased pH, increased temperature", "C) Decreased temperature", "D) Increased pH"], "ans": "B) Increased CO\u2082, decreased pH, increased temperature", "hint": "These reduce Hb affinity for O2, facilitating release at metabolically active tissues." }, { "num": 26, "q": "Hypoxia due to reduced O\u2082-carrying capacity of blood (e.g., in anaemia) is called:", "opts": ["A) Hypoxic hypoxia", "B) Stagnant hypoxia", "C) Anaemic hypoxia", "D) Histotoxic hypoxia"], "ans": "C) Anaemic hypoxia", "hint": "Reduced Hb or defective Hb impairs O2 transport despite normal pO2." }, ] }, { "section": "Regulation of Breathing", "questions": [ { "num": 27, "q": "Pneumotaxic centre is located in the:", "opts": ["A) Medulla oblongata", "B) 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inspiration, which muscle is primarily responsible?", "opts": ["A) External intercostals", "B) Internal intercostals", "C) Diaphragm", "D) Sternocleidomastoid"], "ans": "C) Diaphragm", "hint": "The diaphragm contracts and flattens during quiet inspiration, increasing thoracic volume." }, ] }, ] # Build story story = [] # Header box header_data = [[ Paragraph("NEET BIOLOGY — CLASS 11", ParagraphStyle('hdr', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=13, textColor=colors.white, fontName='Helvetica-Bold', alignment=TA_CENTER)), ]] header_table = Table(header_data, colWidths=[17*cm]) header_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor('#1a237e')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 10), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 10), ('ROUNDEDCORNERS', [6,6,6,6]), ])) story.append(header_table) story.append(Spacer(1, 8)) story.append(Paragraph("Breathing and Exchange of Gases", title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("30 NEET-Level Multiple Choice Questions", subtitle_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Chapter 17 | NCERT Biology Class 11", chapter_style)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=2, color=colors.HexColor('#1a237e'), spaceAfter=12)) # Quick reference table story.append(Paragraph("Quick Reference: Lung Volumes & Capacities", table_header_style)) table_data = [ ["Volume / Capacity", "Formula", "Value"], ["Tidal Volume (TV)", "—", "500 mL"], ["Inspiratory Reserve Vol. (IRV)", "—", "3000 mL"], ["Expiratory Reserve Vol. (ERV)", "—", "1100 mL"], ["Residual Volume (RV)", "—", "1200 mL"], ["Vital Capacity (VC)", "TV + IRV + ERV", "4600 mL"], ["Inspiratory Capacity (IC)", "TV + IRV", "3500 mL"], ["Functional Residual Cap. (FRC)", "ERV + RV", "2300 mL"], ["Total Lung Capacity (TLC)", "VC + RV", "~6000 mL"], ] t = Table(table_data, colWidths=[7.5*cm, 4.5*cm, 5*cm]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1a237e')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('ALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'CENTER'), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e8eaf6'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#9fa8da')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(t) story.append(Spacer(1, 16)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=1, color=colors.HexColor('#9fa8da'), spaceAfter=12)) # Section colors section_colors = [ '#1565c0', '#2e7d32', '#6a1b9a', '#c62828', '#e65100', '#00695c' ] q_counter = 0 for s_idx, section in enumerate(mcqs): # Section header sec_color = section_colors[s_idx % len(section_colors)] sec_data = [[Paragraph(section["section"], ParagraphStyle('sh', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=11, textColor=colors.white, fontName='Helvetica-Bold', alignment=TA_CENTER))]] sec_table = Table(sec_data, colWidths=[17*cm]) sec_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor(sec_color)), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ])) story.append(KeepTogether([sec_table, Spacer(1, 8)])) for q in section["questions"]: q_counter += 1 elems = [] elems.append(Paragraph(f"Q{q['num']}. {q['q']}", question_style)) for opt in q['opts']: elems.append(Paragraph(opt, option_style)) elems.append(Paragraph(f"✔ Answer: {q['ans']}", answer_style)) elems.append(Paragraph(f"Hint: {q['hint']}", hint_style)) elems.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.5, color=colors.HexColor('#e0e0e0'), spaceAfter=4)) story.append(KeepTogether(elems)) # Footer note story.append(Spacer(1, 10)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=1.5, color=colors.HexColor('#1a237e'), spaceBefore=4, spaceAfter=6)) footer_data = [[ Paragraph("All questions based on NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 17 | Prepared for NEET preparation", ParagraphStyle('footer', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8.5, textColor=colors.HexColor('#37474f'), fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', alignment=TA_CENTER)) ]] footer_table = Table(footer_data, colWidths=[17*cm]) footer_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor('#e8eaf6')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ])) story.append(footer_table) doc.build(story) print("PDF generated successfully!") PYEOF python3 /tmp/workspace/neet-mcq/generate_pdf.py

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Breathing Exchange Gases 30 MCQs

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What's inside the PDF:
  • All 30 NEET-level MCQs organized into 6 color-coded sections:
    1. Respiratory Organs & Structure
    2. Lung Volumes & Capacities
    3. Gas Exchange & Partial Pressures
    4. Transport of Gases
    5. Oxygen-Haemoglobin Dissociation
    6. Regulation of Breathing
  • Each question shows the correct answer + a short hint/explanation
  • A quick reference table of all lung volumes and capacities at the top
  • Clean, print-ready A4 format aligned with NCERT Class 11, Chapter 17
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