Lungs

Q.

The thoracic cage of human beings is formed by

1. Ribs and Sternum

2. Ribs, Sternum and Lumbar vertebrae

3. Ribs, Sternum and Thoracic vertebrae

4. Ribs and Thoracic vertebrae

Q.

The lungs are covered by a two-layered membrane called the:

1. Pleura

2. Diaphragm

3. Respiratory membrane

4. Mediastinum

Q.

Which of these sentences is incorrect, about the anatomy and function of lungs?

1. Right lung - 2 fissures, 3 lobes, 10 segments

2. Left lung - 1 fissure, 2 lobes, 8 segments

3. Left lung - 2 fissures, 3 lobes, 10 segments

4. Damage to one of the segments in the lung lobes will not affect the functioning of the other

Q. Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is called

1. pneumothorax
2. haemothorax
3. pleuritis
4. none of these

Q. The central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the pleural sacs of the two lungs is known as:

1. Pleural cavity
2. Rima glottidis
3. Mediastinum
4. Thoracic cavity

Q.

The figure shows a diagrammatic view of the human respiratory system with labels. Select the option that gives the incorrect identification and main function or characteristic.

1. Visceral pleura - Outermost membrane

2. Parietal pleura - Innermost membrane

3. Pleural cavity - The pleural fluid fills this space

4. Diaphragm - Dome-shaped muscle that contracts to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity.

Q.

The thoracic cage of human beings is formed by

1. Ribs and Sternum

2. Ribs, Sternum and Lumbar vertebrae

3. Ribs, Sternum and Thoracic vertebrae

4. Ribs and Thoracic vertebrae

Q.

Match the following parts of the lungs with their names.

1. 1. Cardiac notch 2. Apex 3. Base 4. Fissure

2. 1. Apex 2. Base 3. Cardiac notch 4. Fissure

3. 1. Apex 2. Cardiac notch 3. Fissure 4. Base

4. 1. Fissure 2. Cardiac notch 3. Base 4. Apex