1. When the body’s immune system cells destroy the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is termed as ________?
[A] Type 1 diabetes
[B] Type 2 diabetes
[C] hybrid diabetes
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Type 1 diabetes]
Notes:
When the body’s immune system cells destroy the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is termed as Type 1 diabetes. Symptoms may include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.
2. Which of the following Vitamin is required for Normal Blood Circulation ?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin K
[C] Vitamin D
[D] Vitamin E
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin K]
Notes:
Vitamin K is required for Normal Blood Circulation. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin which plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding.
3. The birth of the first child will be a fatal situation in which of the following conditions?
[A] Male Rh+ & Female Rh-
[B] Male Rh- & Female Rh+
[C] Male Rh- & Female Rh-
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Male Rh+ & Female Rh-]
Notes:
The Rh factor is a protein that can be found on the surface of red blood cells. If your blood cells have this protein, you are Rh positive. The birth of the first child will be a fatal situation for Male Rh+ & Female Rh-.
4. Which among the following is the right location of foramen magnum ?
[A] In the Pectoral girdle
[B] Interior region of skull
[C] Posterior region of skull
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Posterior region of skull]
Notes:
Posterior region of skull is the right location of foramen magnum. The foramen magnum refers to a large oval opening (foramen) in the occipital bone of the skull in humans and as well as many other animals.
5. Which part of the plant Raphanus sativus is edible?
[A] Fruit
[B] Leaves
[C] Roots
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: D [All the above]
Notes:
Raphanus sativus is Radish. The Edible parts are roots, but Radish leaves and seedpods which are fruits are also edible.
6. From which part of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra , Liquorice or Mulethi is obtained?
[A] Leaves
[B] Roots
[C] Fruits
[D] Stem
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Correct Answer: B [Roots]
Notes:
Mulethi is powdered liquorice root and is an effective expectorant used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicines. Its is also used in Jastimadhu which is a tooth powder. many cough syrups today contain Liquorice as an ingredient. It is also used in mouth ulcers and peptic ulcers.
7. Apart from the temporal bone, which among the following is considered as strongest bone in human body?
[A] Humerus
[B] Fibula
[C] Femur
[D] Tibia
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Correct Answer: C [Femur]
Notes:
Apart from the temporal bone, femur is considered as strongest bone in human body. It is the only bone located within the human thigh. It is both the longest and the strongest bone in the human body. It extends from the hip to the knee.
8. With which of the following animals Galton’s whistle is most commonly associated?
[A] Horses
[B] Dogs
[C] whales
[D] Shark
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Correct Answer: B [Dogs]
Notes:
Human can listen only the frequencies below 20 kHz. However animals like dogs, cats, dolphins, bats, and mice can listen above this limit. This principle was used by Galton who produced the ultrasonic waves by blowing a whistle. For human these whistle appears silent, while dogs and cats can listen it. It is used in training of dogs and cats
9. Which among the following correctly refers to Ischemia?
[A] restriction in blood supply due to factors in the blood vessels
[B] Abrupt fall in the blood Pressure
[C] necrosis in a blood vessel due to a local lack of oxygen
[D] condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body
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Correct Answer: A [restriction in blood supply due to factors in the blood vessels]
Notes:
Restriction in blood supply due to factors in the blood vessels refers to Ischemia. Ischemia can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease some of which include extreme exercise, cold exposure or tourniquet.
10. 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] Placebo effect
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Correct Answer: C [It dehydrates water from inflammatory tissues by Osmosis]
Notes:
Gargling with salt water provides relief for a sore throat primarily because it dehydrates water from inflammatory tissues through osmosis. This process reduces swelling and discomfort. Saltwater creates a hypertonic solution, drawing excess fluid out of swollen tissues, which can alleviate pain and irritation. Additionally, salt has mild antibacterial properties, but its primary benefit in this context is osmotic dehydration.
