1. Hemoglobin in humans has the highest affinity for which of the following gases?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon Monoxide
[C] Nitrous oxide
[D] Carbon dioxide
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Correct Answer: B [Carbon Monoxide]
Notes:
Hemoglobin in humans has a very high affinity for carbon monoxide, forming carboxyhemoglobin which is a very bright red in color. Carbon monoxide is thus problematic for humans because it has affinity higher than that of oxygen.
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. Least generative power is a feature of which among the following cells of Human Body?
[A] Brain
[B] Bones
[C] Skin
[D] Liver
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Correct Answer: A [Brain]
Notes:
The human brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, and with the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system. It is considered to have the Least generative power.
4. Which ancient Indian physician is known as the ‘Father of Surgery’?
[A] Charaka
[B] Sushruta
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Vagbhatta
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Correct Answer: B [Sushruta]
Notes:
Sushruta practiced during the 5th century B.C. many of his contributions to medicine and surgery preceded similar discoveries in the Western world. He is known as the ‘Father of Surgery’.
5. A person develops resistance to the action of insulin in the body’s cells , it is called as___________?
[A] Type 1 Diabetes
[B] Type 2 Diabetes
[C] Hyabrid Diabetes
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Type 2 Diabetes]
Notes:
A person develops resistance to the action of insulin in the body’s cells , it is called as Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that prevents your body from using insulin the way it should be using.
6. Which of the following is a Gymnosperm?
[A] Cashew
[B] Chilgoza
[C] Pistachio
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chilgoza]
Notes:
The gymnosperms, also known as Acrogymnospermae, are a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes. Pinus gerardiana, known as the chilgoza pine is a king of Gymnosperm.
7. In which parts of the body glycogen is stored mainly ?
[A] cartilages & bones
[B] liver and muscles
[C] Spleen
[D] Lungs
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Correct Answer: B [liver and muscles]
Notes:
Glycogen is stored mainly in liver and muscles. It is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose. It serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria.
8. A four chambered heart is found in which of the following?
[A] mammals only
[B] mammals and fish
[C] mammals & Birds
[D] mammals and Amphibians
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Correct Answer: C [mammals & Birds]
Notes:
Archosaurs (crocodilians and birds) and mammals show complete separation of the heart into two pumps, for a total of four heart chambers;
9. Which among the following is essential for both activation and action of thrombin ?
[A] Na+
[B] Cl-
[C] Ca2+
[D] Mg2+
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Correct Answer: C [Ca2+]
Notes:
Thrombin is a naturally occurring enzyme that converts fibrinogen into fibrin, which is an integral step in clot formation. Ca2+ is essential for both activation and action of thrombin.
10. Which among the following is not a beverage plant?
[A] Camellia sinensis
[B] Theobroma cacao
[C] Coffea Arabica
[D] Alonsoa grandiflora
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Correct Answer: D [Alonsoa grandiflora]
Notes:
Alonsoa grandiflora is an ornamental plant
