31. Which of the following is known as animal starch?
[A] Cellulose
[B] Glucose
[C] Glycogen
[D] Pectin
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Correct Answer: C [Glycogen]
Notes:
Glycogen is called animal starch because its structure is similar to starch. Glycogen is the form in which the body stores glucose.
32. Which of the following is the most branched cranial nerve?
[A] Facial nerve
[B] Trigeminal nerve
[C] Vagus nerve
[D] Both 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Trigeminal nerve]
Notes:
The trigeminal nerve is the part of the nervous system responsible for sending pain, touch, and temperature sensations from your face to your brain.
33. Which of the following is the lens of the eye?
[A] Concave
[B] Convex
[C] Biconcave
[D] Biconvex
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Correct Answer: D [Biconvex]
Notes:
The lens of the eye is a biconvex, relatively acellular, optically transparent intraocular structure. It serves to transmit light to the retina with the least amount of light scattering along with the cornea.
34. Which of the following is a structure of the heart wall?
[A] Epicardium
[B] Endocardium
[C] Myocardium
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The structure of the heart wall is made up of 3 layers – epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium.
35. Which of the following are also called natural killer cells?
[A] Monocytes
[B] Thrombocytes
[C] Lymphocytes
[D] Neutrophils
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Correct Answer: C [Lymphocytes]
Notes:
Lymphocytes are also called natural killer cells and play a vital role in producing antibodies. Lymphocytes are of two types – B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes.
36. What is the smallest functional component of the human excretory system?
[A] bladder
[B] kidney
[C] nephron
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: D [None of these]
Notes:
A nephron is the smallest functional component of the human excretory system.
37. Which of the following is not pure endocrine gland?
[A] Thyroid gland
[B] Thymus gland
[C] Pancreas
[D] Adrenal
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Correct Answer: C [Pancreas]
Notes:
The pancreas and gonads are two glands that are not pure endocrine. The pancreas secretes both hormones and enzymes and acts as both endocrine and exocrine.
38. Which of the following hormone are surges that trigger ovulation?
[A] Estrogen
[B] LH
[C] FSH
[D] Progesterone
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Correct Answer: B [LH]
Notes:
LH hormones are surges that trigger ovulation. It is released by the anterior pituitary.
39. 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.
40. Vitamin C is also known as _____:
[A] Tartaric acid
[B] Acetic acid
[C] Ascorbic acid
[D] Malic acid
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Correct Answer: C [Ascorbic acid]
Notes:
Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid (C6H8O6). It is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs as a white or slightly yellow crystal or powder with a slight acidic taste. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone.
