31. Where does the stomach receive its blood supply?
[A] Superior mesenteric artery
[B] Inferior mesenteric artery
[C] Gastric artery
[D] Coeliac axis
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Correct Answer: D [Coeliac axis]
Notes:
The stomach receives the majority of its blood supply from the Coeliac axis.
32. Which of the following is protein hormone?
[A] Oxytocin
[B] Insulin
[C] TSH
[D] Antidiuretic hormone
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Correct Answer: B [Insulin]
Notes:
Insulin and human growth hormone are protein hormones while oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones are peptide hormones. TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone consists of carbohydrates attached to protein hence it comes under glycoprotein hormone.
33. What hormones do the parathyroid gland produce?
[A] thyroid hormones
[B] parathormone
[C] prolactin
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [parathormone]
Notes:
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone or parathormone. The parathyroid glands are two pairs of small, oval-shaped glands.
34. The ovary is surrounded by a thin covering of ___.
[A] epithelium
[B] ampulla
[C] isthmus
[D] infundibulum
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Correct Answer: A [epithelium]
Notes:
The ovary is surrounded by a thin covering of epithelium, surrounds the ovarian stroma, and is divided into two regions – the outer cortex and the inner medulla.
35. What is the causative agent of chickenpox?
[A] Rubella
[B] Yersinia pestis
[C] Varicella-zoster virus
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Varicella-zoster virus]
Notes:
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. The disease is highly contagious and is known for its classic symptom of itchy, blister-like rash on the skin. Apart from chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus also causes shingles, a disease that can occur later in life in those who have had chickenpox.
36. Bioethanol is denatured alcohol that is also called __
[A] Ethylene
[B] Methylated spirit
[C] Ethylene glycol
[D] Methylene
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Correct Answer: B [Methylated spirit]
Notes:
Bioethanol is denatured alcohol that is also called Methylated spirit. It is a liquid made from alcohol and other chemicals.
37. In coriander, the useful parts are
____:
[A] Leaves & flowers
[B] Flowers & dried fruits
[C] Roots & leaves
[D] Leaves & dried fruits
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Correct Answer: D [Leaves & dried fruits]
Notes:
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.
38. In which of the following class are the pulse producing plants kept?
[A] Liliaceae
[B] Solanaceae
[C] Malvaceae
[D] Leguminosae
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Correct Answer: D [Leguminosae]
Notes:
Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and chickpeas are the most common varieties of pulses. The term “legume” refers to the plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod. Other well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, fresh peas, lupins, mesquite, soy and peanuts.
39. What is Alzheimer’s disease?
[A] It affects liver
[B] It is a disorder of the brain
[C] It affects kidney
[D] It affects human immune system
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Correct Answer: B [It is a disorder of the brain]
Notes:
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disease of the brain leading to the irreversible loss of neurons and the loss of intellectual abilities, including memory and reasoning. These with time become severe enough to impede social or occupational functioning. Alzheimer’s disease is also known as simply Senile Dementia.
40. The biological process in which both aerobes and anaerobes degrade organic matter is ____:
[A] Digesting
[B] Composting
[C] Manuring
[D] Nutrifying
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Correct Answer: B [Composting]
Notes:
Composting is the depomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for enriching soil. It is the chief way to recycle wastes.
