31. A human communication system consists of a network of:
[A] arteries
[B] veins
[C] capillaries
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The human circulatory system consists of a network of arteries, veins and capillaries, through which the heart pumps blood.
32. Which of the following is a function of the heart?
[A] makes blood cells
[B] to pump blood throughout the body
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [to pump blood throughout the body]
Notes:
The primary function of the human heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
33. What happens if your adrenal glands are not working properly?
[A] low blood pressure
[B] low blood levels of sugar
[C] high blood levels of potassium
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
If your adrenal glands are not working properly resulting in low blood pressure, low blood sugar levels, and high levels of potassium in the blood.
34. The elastic tissue which connects the cauda epididymis to the scrotal sac is called __.
[A] Caput epididymis
[B] Scrotal ligament
[C] Gubernaculum
[D] Tendinous cord
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Correct Answer: C [Gubernaculum]
Notes:
Connects the lower pole of the gonad and epididymis to the future inguinal canal is called the Gubernaculum.
35. Which of the following species of Plasmodium don’t cause Malaria?
[A] Plasmodium piper
[B] Plasmodium vivax
[C] Plasmodium falciparum
[D] Plasmodium malaria
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Correct Answer: A [Plasmodium piper]
Notes:
Plasmodium vivax, falciparum, and malariae species of Plasmodium cause Malaria. Whereas Plasmodium piper species of Plasmodium don’t cause Malaria.
36. The smallest unit of genetic material that produces a phenotypic effect on mutation is called?
[A] Muton
[B] Gene
[C] Recon
[D] Nucleic acid
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Correct Answer: A [Muton]
Notes:
The smallest unit of genetic material that produces a phenotypic effect on mutation is called Muton.
37. What does Insulin do?
[A] Increases blood sugar
[B] Decreases blood sugar
[C] Constricts blood vessels
[D] Stimulates lactation
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Correct Answer: B [Decreases blood sugar]
Notes:
Insulin is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. It stops the use of fat as an energy source by inhibiting the release of glucagon. It removes excess glucose from the blood, which otherwise would be toxic. Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to store blood sugar for later use. Blood sugar enters cells, and levels in the bloodstream decrease, signaling insulin to decrease too.
38. The development of a fruit without fertilization is called ____:
[A] Apomixis
[B] Parthenocarpy
[C] Hybridogenesis
[D] Gametogamy
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Correct Answer: B [Parthenocarpy]
Notes:
Parthenocarpy is the development of fruit without fertilization of seeds. In nature, parthenocarpy occurs as a mutation. Another biological mechanism stenospermacarpy also produces seedless fruits, but here the seeds are aborted while they are still small. In nature, parthenocarpy occurs as a mutation. Some plants require pollination or stimulation for parthenocarpy. This is known as stimulative parthenocarpy.
39. The special modified epidermal cells surrounding stomatal pore are called ____:
[A] Accessory cells
[B] Epithelial cells
[C] Guard cells
[D] Subsidiary cells
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Correct Answer: C [Guard cells]
Notes:
The pore is bordered by a pair of specialized parenchyma cells known as guard cells that are responsible for regulating the size of the opening. Guard cells are specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems and other organs that are used to control gaseous exchange and rate of transpiration.
40. Who among the following gave Theory of Evolution?
[A] Darwin
[B] Mendel
[C] Hooke
[D] Rutherford
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Correct Answer: A [Darwin]
Notes:
The Theory of Evolution was developed by Charles Darwin (1809-1882). It states that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual’s ability to compete, survive, and reproduce. The theory gained general scientific acceptance after Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859.
