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

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$

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Column-$I$Column-$II$
$i$. Cellular respiration$a$. Exchange of gases $O_2$ and $CO_2$ between blood and tissue cells.
$ii$. Breathing$b$. Physical process of gaseous exchange between atmospheric air and lungs.
$iii$. Internal respiration$c$. Gaseous exchange between alveolar air and blood capillaries.
$iv$. External respiration$d$. Food is oxidized and $ATP$ is generated.

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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$A$: When a person starts doing exercise,the rate and depth of breathing increase even before there are changes in $pO_2$,$pCO_2$,or $H^+$ concentration.
$R$: The main stimulus for these quick changes is due to input from the proprioreceptors,which monitor movements of joints and muscles.

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