Which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) true about respiration?
$(i)$ During inhalation,ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised
$(ii)$ In the alveoli,exchange of gases takes place i.e.,oxygen from alveolar air diffuses into blood and carbon dioxide from blood into alveolar air
$(iii)$ Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen
$(iv)$ Alveoli increase surface area for exchange of gases

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

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