1. Opium is obtained from the dry latex from which part of the Papaver somniferum Plant?
[A] Stem
[B] Leaves
[C] Poppy
[D] Stem joints
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Correct Answer: C [Poppy]
Notes:
Opium is dried latex which is obtained from the seed capsules of the opium poppy Papaver somniferum.
2. Down Syndrome is also known as:
[A] Edwards syndrome
[B] Patau syndrome
[C] Mongolism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolism]
Notes:
Down’s syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.Down’s syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. It is typically associated with a delay in cognitive ability (mental retardation, or MR) and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics
3. Excessive consumption of which substance may lead to the development of cirrhosis?
[A] Alcohol
[B] Tobacco
[C] Caffeine
[D] Carbonated soft drinks
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Correct Answer: A [Alcohol]
Notes:
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Alcoholism is the most common cause of cirrhosis in the world. It occurs when the liver is damaged over time and cannot function properly, leading to scarring and eventually cirrhosis.
4. Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species?
[A] Hen
[B] Peacock
[C] Eagle
[D] Owl
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Correct Answer: D [Owl]
Notes:
Bubo bubo is the scientific name of owl. The Bubo bubo or the Eurasian eagle-owl is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia.
5. The Science of using mechanical devices with human muscle skeleton and nervous systems to assist or enhance motor control lost by trauma, disease or defect is called:
[A] Gerontechnology
[B] Biomechatronics
[C] Orthotics
[D] Bionics
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Correct Answer: B [Biomechatronics]
Notes:
Biomechatronics is an applied interdisciplinary science that aims to integrate mechanical elements, electronics and parts of biological organisms. Biomechatronics includes the aspects of biology, mechanics, and electronics. It also encompasses the fields of robotics and neuroscience. The goal of this science is to make devices that interact with human muscle, skeleton, and nervous systems. The end result is that the devices will help with human motor control that was lost or impaired by trauma, disease or birth defects.
6. Gargling with a solution of table salt is known to provide relief for a sore throat because ____ ?
[A] It kills bacteria
[B] It works as analgesic
[C] It dehydrates water from inflammatory tissues by Osmosis
[D] None of the above reasons
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Correct Answer: C [ It dehydrates water from inflammatory tissues by Osmosis]
Notes:
Gargling with a solution of table salt is known to provide relief for a sore throat because it dehydrates water from inflammatory tissues by Osmosis. Gargling with salt water helps cure the throat infection.
7. In human body, where do you find the Cone cells and Rod cells?
[A] Retina of the eye
[B] Gallbladder
[C] Esophagus
[D] Villi in the small intestine
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Correct Answer: A [ Retina of the eye]
Notes:
Cone cells and Cone cells are one of three types of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye. They are responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light, as opposed to rod cells, which work better in dim light.
8. Which of the following is not a feature of organisms in the class Mammalia ?
[A] milk producing mammary glands
[B] cells with a membrane-bounded nucleus
[C] dorsal hollow nerve chord
[D] chitin in the cell membrane
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Correct Answer: D [ chitin in the cell membrane ]
Notes:
Organisms in the class Mammalia all have milk producing mammary glands; cells with a membrane-bounded nucleus and a dorsal hollow nerve cord. Chitin in Cell Walls is the feature of Kingdom fungi.
9. Which of the following is the process through which plants reproduce?
[A] Condensation
[B] Evaporation
[C] Pollination
[D] Eating
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Correct Answer: C [ Pollination ]
Notes:
Sexual reproduction in flowering plants involves the production of male and female gametes, the transfer of the male gametes to the female ovules in a process called pollination. After pollination occurs, fertilization happens and the ovules grow into seeds within a fruit.
10. Which among the following blood vessels has the smallest diameter?
[A] Arterioles
[B] Capillaries
[C] Venules
[D] Lymphatic
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Correct Answer: B [Capillaries]
Notes:
Blood is carried through the body by Blood Vessels. With the help of perfusion process capillaries supplies blood to the tissues. The diameter of capillary ranges from 5-10 micrometers. The diameter of arteriole is approximately 30 micrometer.
