| Statement I: | The outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining. |
| Statement II: | The inner pleural membrane is in contact with the lung surface. |
| Statement III: | The part starting with the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles constitutes the respiratory or exchange part of the respiratory system. |
| Statement IV: | The alveoli and their ducts form the conducting part of the respiratory system. |
| 1. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement III is correct; Statement IV is correct |
| 2. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect; Statement III is incorrect; Statement IV is incorrect |
| 3. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement III is incorrect; Statement IV is incorrect |
| 4. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect; Statement III is correct; Statement IV is correct |
| 1. | the vertebral column | 2. | the sternum |
| 3. | the ribs | 4. | the dome-shaped diaphragm |