Chapter 3: Gaseous Exchange - Biology Mcqs for High School - Grade 10 - Set 1

1)   High fever, cold, and cough with sputum production are symptoms of

a. emphysema
b. asthma
c. pneumonia
d. bronchitis
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: emphysema

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2)   The inflammation of bronchi or bronchioles is called

a. emphysema
b. bronchitis
c. asthma
d. lung cancer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: bronchitis

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3)   The narrow opening present at the end of the pharynx which directs the way to the larynx is classified as

a. glottis
b. nostrils
c. trachea
d. bronchi
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ANSWER: glottis

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4)   During inspiration, the area of the thoracic cavity will

a. increase
b. decrease
c. contract
d. damage
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ANSWER: increase

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5)   The length of the windpipe is

a. 10cm
b. 15cm
c. 18cm
d. 12cm
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ANSWER: 12cm

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6)   Which of the following is called the voice box?

a. larynx
b. pharynx
c. throat
d. vocal cord
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: larynx

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7)   The gaseous exchange in plants occurs through the

a. stomata
b. guard cell
c. mesophyll cells
d. cuticle
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: stomata

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8)   Mild wheezing, Fever, chills, and shortness of breath; all are symptoms of

a. tuberculosis
b. bronchioles
c. bronchitis
d. asthma
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: bronchitis

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9)   The pleural membranes cover the organ

a. stomach
b. heart
c. kidney
d. lungs
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: lungs

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10)   The inflammation of bronchioles or bronchi is classified as

a. asthma
b. pneumonia
c. bronchitis
d. emphysema
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: bronchitis

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11)   Human breathing rate during hard physical work is

a. 10-15 times per minute
b. 16-20 times per minute
c. 30-40 times per minute
d. 25-30 times per minute
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 30-40 times per minute

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12)   The right lung is bigger than the left lung with

a. five lobes
b. three lobes
c. four lobes
d. two lobes
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: three lobes

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13)   The bronchi divide into the lungs and make fine tubes that are known as

a. bronchi
b. bronchioles
c. pharynx duct
d. alveolar ducts
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: bronchioles

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14)   The phases of breathing include

a. inhalation only
b. exhalation only
c. vocal waves
d. inhalation and exhalation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: inhalation and exhalation

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15)   The cartilage protects the trachea from

a. swelling
b. collapsing
c. vibrating
d. breaking
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: collapsing

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16)   The respiratory disorder in which cells division takes place without any control and causes tumors is called

a. emphysema
b. lung cancer
c. bronchi cancer
d. bronchioles cancer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: lung cancer

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17)   The respiratory disorder in which the walls of alveoli is destructed is called

a. asthma
b. emphysema
c. bronchitis
d. pneumonia
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: emphysema

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18)   The process of intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide is classified as

a. gaseous exchange
b. respiratory exchange
c. cellular respiration
d. osmosis
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: gaseous exchange

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19)   The voice box leads to the trachea which is also known as

a. windpipe
b. alveoli pipe
c. glottis pipe
d. pharynx pipe
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: windpipe

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20)   The persons suffering from chronic bronchitis at the age

a. 42
b. 44
c. 43
d. 45
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 45

Explanation:
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