NEET Biology question

Biology Breathing and Exchange of Gases NEET

State whether the given statements are true or false I. Respiration in humans is an active process II. Diaphragm helps in generating the pressure gradient in the lungs Choose the correct option

(A)I – True, II – False
(B)I – True, II – True
(C)I – False, II – TrueCorrect
(D)I – False, II – False

Answer: (C)

Solution

Quiet breathing is largely a passive process driven by pressure gradients created by muscular movements (not an "active" process requiring constant conscious effort in the way stated), making

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