31. Our sense of smell also helps us to recognize which of the following?
[A] tastes
[B] temperature
[C] environment
[D] time
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Correct Answer: A [tastes]
Notes:
Our sense of smell also helps us to recognize tastes.
32. Which immunity is acquired throughout life?
[A] Innate immunity
[B] Active immunity
[C] Passive immunity
[D] Both 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
The immunity that develops over a person’s lifetime. The two types of acquired immunity are active immunity and passive immunity.
33. Which of the following is the long muscular tube that connects the small intestine to the rectum?
[A] Colon
[B] Gallbladder
[C] Pancreas
[D] Esophagus
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Correct Answer: A [Colon]
Notes:
The colon is the long muscular tube that connects the small intestine to the rectum.
34. Which gland is helpful in increasing blood calcium levels?
[A] Thymus gland
[B] Thyroid gland
[C] Pineal gland
[D] Parathyroid gland
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Correct Answer: D [Parathyroid gland]
Notes:
The parathyroid gland is helpful in increasing blood calcium levels. These glands consist of four small glands that are located behind the thyroid in the neck.
35. A test is used to determine the sex of the fetus:
[A] Amniocentesis
[B] Amyliodogenesis
[C] Amnionic
[D] Fluidic
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Correct Answer: A [Amniocentesis]
Notes:
A test is used to determine the sex of the fetus is Amniocentesis.
36. Which of the following are bacterial diseases in Humans?
[A] Pulmonary Tuberculosis
[B] Cholera
[C] Leprosy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cholera, and Leprosy are bacterial diseases in Humans.
37. AIDS, Polio, Measles, Influenza are some examples of infections caused by which of the following?
[A] Virus
[B] Bacteria
[C] Protozoan
[D] Fungi
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Correct Answer: A [Virus]
Notes:
AIDS, Polio, Measles, Influenza are some examples of infections caused by viruses.
38. A fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes is called?
[A] Influenza
[B] Athlete’s foot
[C] Typhoid
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Athlete’s foot]
Notes:
A fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes is called Athlete’s foot.
39. The point mutation results in a change in the codon, which then codes for another amino acid is called __
[A] Silent mutation
[B] Nonsense mutation
[C] Missense mutation
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Missense mutation]
Notes:
The point mutation results in a change in the codon, which then codes for another amino acid is called Missense mutation.
40. What is ELISA?
[A] Using radiolabelled second antibody
[B] Usage of RBCs
[C] Using complement-mediated cell lysis
[D] Addition of substrate that is converted into a colored end product
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Correct Answer: D [Addition of substrate that is converted into a colored end product]
Notes:
ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay. This is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood. An antibody is a protein produced by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
