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Breathing and Exchange of Gases appeared 3 times across 1 year — 3.3% of Biology. This question is from Respiratory Volumes and Capacities.

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Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Respiratory Volume)List-II (Capacity in mL)
A. ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume)I. 2500 – 3000 mL
B. RV (Residual Volume)II. 500 mL
C. IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume)III. 1000 – 1100 mL
D. TV (Tidal Volume)IV. 1100 – 1200 mL
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

From standard human respiratory volumes:

  • Tidal Volume (TV) is the volume of air inspired/expired during normal respiration = approx. 500 mL (D-II).
  • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) is the extra air a person can inspire forcefully = 2500 - 3000 mL (C-I).
  • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is the extra air a person can expire forcefully = 1000 - 1100 mL (A-III).
  • Residual Volume (RV) is the air remaining in the lungs even after forceful expiration = 1100 - 1200 mL (B-IV).
Step 1: Final Conclusion

The correct matches are A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

Pattern Recognition

TV is the smallest base volume (500 mL). Connecting D to II instantly narrows the choices down. IRV is the largest (2500 - 3000 mL). Connecting C to I leaves only one valid option.

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Q160 neet_2026_03_may_morning Human Respiratory System
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, A, B, E, D
  • D. C, B, E, A, D

Solution

Core Logic

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

Step 1: Final Conclusion

The correct order is C arrow B arrow E arrow A arrow D.

Pattern Recognition

Follow the physical path of oxygen: Environment arrow Lungs (Ventilation) arrow Alveolar Blood (Diffusion) arrow Systemic Blood (Transport) arrow Tissues (Diffusion) arrow Mitochondria (Cellular).

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Q177 neet_2026_03_may_morning Respiratory Organs
Match List I with List II:
List IList II
A. MolluscsI. Pulmonary respiration only
B. ReptilesII. Branchial respiration
C. Adult amphibiansIII. Cellular respiration
D. AmoebaIV. Pulmonary and cutaneous respiration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • D. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Solution

Core Logic

(A) Molluscs arrow (II) Perform branchial respiration by using feather-like gills. (B) Reptiles arrow (I) Perform pulmonary respiration only via lungs. (C) Adult amphibians arrow (IV) Perform pulmonary and cutaneous respiration via lungs and moist skin, respectively. (D) Amoeba arrow (III) Performs cellular respiration across its body surface to generate ATP for survival.

Step 1: Final Conclusion

Thus, the matching is (A) - II, (B) - I, (C) - IV, (D) - III.

Pattern Recognition

Adult amphibians exhibit dual modes of respiration (lungs and skin). Reptiles only use lungs. Aquatic molluscs use gills (branchial).

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