Persons living at high altitude will have

  • A
    Increased alveolar capacity
  • B
    Increased number of erythrocytes
  • C
    Haemoglobin curve shifts towards right
  • D
    All of the above

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Which of the following statements are not correct?
$I.$ Diffusion membrane is made up of $3$ layers
$II.$ Solubility of $CO_{2}$ in blood is higher than $O_{2}$ by $25$ times
$III.$ Breathing volumes are estimated by spirometer
$IV.$ High $H^{+}$ in blood favours oxygen dissociation
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Which two of the following changes $((i)$ to $(iv))$ usually occur in plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes ($3500 \ m$ or more)?
$(i)$ Increase in red blood cell size
$(ii)$ Increase in red blood cell production
$(iii)$ Increased breathing rate
$(iv)$ Increase in thrombocyte count

Match the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in different parts involved in diffusion in comparison to the atmosphere.
Column-$I$Column-$II$ ($mm\, Hg$ pressure)
$P$. Atmospheric air$I$. $40$
$Q$. Tissues$II$. $45$
$R$. Oxygenated blood$III$. $0.3$

For completion of the respiration process,write the given steps in sequential manner.
$(a)$ Diffusion of gases ($O_2$ and $CO_2$) across alveolar membrane.
$(b)$ Transport of gases by blood.
$(c)$ Utilisation of $O_2$ by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of $CO_2$.
$(d)$ Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and $CO_2$ rich alveolar air is released out.
$(e)$ Diffusion of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ between blood and tissues.

If a man from the sea coast goes to the Everest peak,then:

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