1. A doctor, while using the Sphygmomanometer to measure the blood pressure of a patient, also uses the Stethoscope to listen a whooshing sound of blood, in which among the following arteries?
[A] Radial Artery
[B] Brachial Artery
[C] Auxiliary Artery
[D] Median Artery
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Correct Answer: B [Brachial Artery]
Notes:
A doctor, while using the Sphygmomanometer to measure the blood pressure of a patient, also uses the Stethoscope to listen a whooshing sound of blood in the Brachial Artery.
2. Which among the following diseases is characterized by “complete loss of memory”?
[A] Amnesia
[B] Schizophrenia
[C] Alzheimer’s disease
[D] Parkinson’s disease
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Correct Answer: A [Amnesia ]
Notes:
Amnesia refers to a loss of memory due to illness, injury, drug abuse or other causes.
3. In which organ RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages?
[A] Spleen
[B] Kidney
[C] Liver
[D] Pancreas
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Correct Answer: A [Spleen]
Notes:
The spleen, which is located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen is the largest organ in the lymphatic system. It is that organ where RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages.
4. Which among the following is the correct location of Adrenal Glands in Human Body?
[A] Above kidneys
[B] Below kidneys
[C] Above Medulla Oblongata
[D] Near Pancreases
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Correct Answer: A [Above kidneys]
Notes:
Each adrenal gland is located on the top of each kidney (forming a hat-like structure on the top of the kidneys). Each adrenal gland has two parts viz. outer cortical portion and inner adrenal cortex. Further, there is a central part called adrenal medulla.
5. What would be the percentage of Glucose in the Urine of a healthy person?
[A] less than 1%
[B] More than 1%
[C] More than 0.1%
[D] 0%
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Correct Answer: D [0%]
Notes:
The percentage of Glucose in the Urine of a healthy person is zero. A higher measurement could be a sign of a health problem. Diabetes is the most common cause of elevated glucose levels in humans.
6. Lacrimal apparatus, Lacrimal artery, Lacrimal bone, Lacrimal ducts, Lacrimal fossa, Lacrimal fluid & Lacrimal gland are parts of which organ of the body?
[A] Ear
[B] Nose
[C] Eye
[D] Throat
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Correct Answer: C [Eye]
Notes:
These are parts of lacrimal apparatus in eye which is responsible for tear production and drainage.
7. Saffron’ is obtained from which among the following parts of the plant?
[A] Stigma
[B] Anther
[C] Stamen
[D] Pollen
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Correct Answer: A [Stigma]
Notes:
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. It is mainly grown in cold regions. Saffron’ is obtained from the stigma of the plant.
8. In human body, the main target of antidiuretic hormone is ?
[A] Heart
[B] Kidney
[C] Liver
[D] Spleen
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Correct Answer: B [ Kidney]
Notes:
The target of antidiuretic hormone is the collecting duct of the nephron. If ADH is released, less urine is excreted.
9. In which of the following kidney shaped guard cells are present?
[A] Dicot plants
[B] Monocot plants
[C] Grasses
[D] Algae
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Correct Answer: A [Dicot plants]
Notes:
Kidney-shaped guard cells are found in dicotyledons. A dicotyledon is a flowering plant with an embroy that bears two cotyledons (seed leaves).
10. Human body has how many vertebrae?
[A] 32
[B] 35
[C] 33
[D] 47
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Correct Answer: C [33]
Notes:
The human vertebral column is made of vertebrae that collectively protect the spinal cord and support the entire skeletal framework of the body. The human body has a total of 33 vertebrae. These consist of 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck, 12 thoracic vertebrae in the upper back, 5 lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, 5 sacral vertebrae in the pelvis, and 4 coccygeal vertebrae in the tailbone. These vertebrae are essential for providing support and flexibility to the spine.
