31. What are the symptoms of suffering from kidney disease?
[A] High blood pressure
[B] Respiration problem
[C] Swelling on the face, legs, etc.
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
There are no signs and symptoms of kidney disease in its early stages. Gradually if a person is suffering from this disease then he will have to face problems like high blood pressure, swelling in feet and face, shortness of breath, heart disease, diabetes, back pain, etc.
32. Beneath the Bowman’s capsule, the tubal coil forms the proximal tubule, and then it follows a hairpin turn called __
[A] loop of Henle
[B] nephron
[C] glomerulus
[D] Homeostasis
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Correct Answer: A [loop of Henle]
Notes:
Beneath the Bowman’s capsule, the tubal coil forms the proximal tubule, and then it follows a hairpin turn called the loop of Henle.
33. Which is the smallest Endocrine gland?
[A] Pituitary gland
[B] Pineal gland
[C] Pineal gland
[D] Adrenal gland
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Correct Answer: A [Pituitary gland]
Notes:
The pituitary gland is one of the smallest glands of the human body and it secretes the most number hormones in the body. It is also known as the master gland of the human body.
34. Initiates and maintains milk production in breasts:
[A] Prolactin
[B] Renin and angiotensin
[C] Oxytocin
[D] Erythropoietin
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Correct Answer: A [Prolactin]
Notes:
Prolactin initiates and maintains milk production in breasts. Prolactin secretes by the Pituitary gland.
35. Which of the following is correctly matched?
[A] Measles – Bacteria
[B] Influenza – Virus
[C] Tuberculosi – Protozoa
[D] Whooping cough – Fungi
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Correct Answer: B [Influenza – Virus]
Notes:
Influenza is caused by Influenza Virus. Whereas Measles is also caused by viruses, Tuberculosi,s and Whooping cough is caused by bacteria.
36. Lassa and Ebola are emergent viruses in W. Africa. What is their origin?
[A] Humans
[B] Primates
[C] Fruit bats
[D] Pigs
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Correct Answer: C [Fruit bats]
Notes:
Lassa and Ebola are emergent viruses in W. Africa originated by Fruit bats. Ebola hemorrhagic fever is caused by Ebola virus infection.
37. Chloroquine is given to treat which of the following disease?
[A] Malaria
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Tetanus
[D] AIDS
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Correct Answer: A [Malaria]
Notes:
Chloroquine is given to treat Malaria disease. Quinine (from the bark of Cinchona), camaquine, primaquine, and daraprim are also given to treat Malaria.
38. Which two traits characterize a single gene?
[A] Seed colour and shape
[B] Flower colour and position
[C] Colour of flower and seed coat
[D] Height and colour of seed
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Correct Answer: C [Colour of flower and seed coat]
Notes:
The Colour of the flower and seed coat are the two traits that characterize a single gene.
39. Crossing-over occurs during ____:
[A] Diplotene
[B] Pachytene
[C] Leptotene
[D] Zygotene
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Correct Answer: B [Pachytene]
Notes:
Chromosomal crossover (or crossing over) is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes. It is one of the final phases of genetic recombination, which occurs during prophase I of meiosis (pachytene) during a process called synapsis.
40. 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.
