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551. |
The treatment of cancer with X-rays or `gamma`-rays is called:A. RadiotherapyB. ChemotherapyC. Hormone therapyD. Immunotherapy |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
552. |
Treatment of cancer be made byA. Radiation therapyB. SurgeryC. ImunotherapyD. All the above |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
553. |
Which of the following properties of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination?A. SpecificityB. DiversityC. MemoryD. Discrimination between self and nonself |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
554. |
Which of the following properties of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination?A. SpecificityB. MemoryC. DiversityD. Discrimination between self and nonself |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
555. |
Interferons areA. Protein products of macrophages which destroy microbesB. Proteins secreted by virus infected cells which protect non-infected cells from further viral infectionC. AllergensD. Antibodies molecules |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
556. |
Which of the following properties of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination?A. SpecificityB. DiversityC. MemoryD. Discrimination between Self and Non-self |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
557. |
Which of the following cells does not exhibit phagocytic activity ?A. MonocyteB. BasophilC. neutrophilsD. Macrophage |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
558. |
The complexes formed during immune complex mediated hypersensitivity are removed by:A. Eosinophils and T-cellsB. Monocytes and B-CellsC. Eosinophils and monocytesD. Eosinophils and basophils |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
559. |
Tapewarm infection occurs amongst vegetarians throughA. improper cooked measiy porkB. improprly washed raw vegetablesC. soilD. contamination of water |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
560. |
Name the host and the site where the following occur in the life cycle of a malarial parasite: (a) Formation of gametocytes (b) Fusion of gametocytes. |
Answer» (a) Man (b) Mosquito. | |
561. |
A person showing unpredictable moods, out-bursts of emotions, quarrelsome behavior and conflicts with others is suffering fromA. addictive disordersB. schizoophreniaC. borderline personality disorder (BPD)D. mood disorders |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
562. |
A person showing unpredictable moods, out-bursts of emotions, quarrelsome behavior and conflicts with others is suffering fromA. schizophreniaB. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)C. mood disordersD. addictive disorders |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Schizophrenia is a group of severe mental disorders that have common symptoms as hallucinations, delusions, blunted emotions, disordered thinking. It can be caused by excessive dopamine production, alternation of neuropeptide and decreased frontal lobe activities. Recovery is possible with regular use of chloropromazine along with pychosocial therapy. |
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563. |
The pathogen Haemophilus influenzae is responsible for the disease:A. InfluenzaB. PneumoniaC. DiptheriaD. Plague |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
564. |
The spread of cancerous cells to distant sites is termedA. metastasisB. metachrosisC. metagenesisD. metamorphosis |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
565. |
Spread of cancerous cells to distant places isA. MalignancyB. MetastasisC. MutationsD. Benign tumour |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
566. |
Assertion: Cancer is contagious and cells can spread from one person to other. Reason : Cancerous cells are highly differentiated cells.A. if both are true with reason being correct explanationB. both true but reason is not correct explanantionC. assertion is true but reason is wrongD. and both are wrong |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
567. |
Why is it difficult to identify a drug user, particularly the beginner, then the one who is alcoholic/smoker? |
Answer» The alcoholic/smoker emits smell, but the drug user, particularly the beginner, gives no indication of his habit. | |
568. |
In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vesselsA. ElephantiasisB. AscariasisC. Ringworm diseaseD. Amoebiasis |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
569. |
Assertion. Alcohol is taken as a stimulant by drunkards. Reason. Alcohol improves the conduction of nerve impulses, making the person alert.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
570. |
Think what two measures should be taken for the prevention and control of alcohol and drug abuse among adolescents. |
Answer» (i) Avoiding undue pressure on adolescents. (ii) Seeking professional and medical help. |
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571. |
Cirrhosis of liver is caused by the chronic intake ofA. OpiumB. AlcoholC. Tobacco(chewing)D. Cocaine |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
572. |
Assertion. Alcohol, when taken is excess, cause hang-over. Reason. Alcoholic taken a large amount of food.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
573. |
The chronic use of drugs and alcohol results inA. excess mucous and blood clotsB. internal bledding and muscular painC. cirrhosis and nervous system damage leukaemias and lymphomasD. leukaemias and lymphomas. |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
574. |
The effect of alcohol on the CNS is as a:A. stimulantB. promoterC. depressantD. transmitter |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
575. |
Is alcohol a food? |
Answer» Correct Answer - No. | |
576. |
Assertion : Mucous membrane immobilises the micro-organisms in the body. Reason : Microoganisms and dust particles entering the respiratory tract are trapped in the mucus.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertin is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Innate immunity is non-specific type of defence, that is accomplished by providing different types of defence, that is accomplished by providing different types of barries to the entry of the foregin agents into our body. Mucus coating of the epithelium lining in the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts traps microbes and prevents their entry in our body. |
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577. |
Following are traits of a disorder (a) Inflammation of the mucous membrane of nasal passage (b) Watery secretions by mucous glands (c) Continuous sneezing (d) Eye watering (e) Rise in body temperature . Identify the disorderA. RhinitisB. Bronchial carcinomaC. EmphysemaD. Bronchial asthma |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
578. |
Number of proteins belonging to complement system isA. 6B. 18C. 24D. 30 |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
579. |
In innate immunity , complement system functions throughA. Alternate pathwayB. Classical pathwayC. Heightened pathwayD. All the above |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
580. |
What is the role of complement system? |
Answer» To assist defence mechanisms of the body. | |
581. |
Mention the source of perforin. |
Answer» Correct Answer - Killer T-cells. | |
582. |
Which antimicrobial enzyme is present in tears and saliva? |
Answer» Correct Answer - Lysozyme. | |
583. |
Name the bacteria that normally inhabit vagina. |
Answer» Correct Answer - Lactobacilli. | |
584. |
Which protein occurs in the stratum corneum of epidermis? |
Answer» Correct Answer - Keratin (horn). | |
585. |
Gonorrhoea is aA. Viral diseaseB. Protozoan diseaseC. Sexually transmitted diseaseD. A disease that impairs vision |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
586. |
Which of the following is not spread by droplet method?A. TuberculosisB. DiphtheriaC. PertussisD. Gonorrhoea |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
587. |
Which of the following is not spread by droplet method?A. MeaslesB. DiphtheriaC. PertussisD. Gonorrhoea |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
588. |
Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) usually refers to damage caused byA. RadiationB. Low temperatureC. High temperatureD. Pollution |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
589. |
HLA is group ofA. ProteinsB. GenesC. PolypeptidesD. Chromosomes |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
590. |
The best HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigen) match for trans- plants in order to preference is:A. Parent `gt` Sibling `gt` Twin `gt` Unrelated donarB. Sibling `gt` Twin `gt` Parent `gt` Unrelated donarC. Twin `gt` Sibling `gt ` Parent `gt` Unrelated donarD. Twin `gt` Unrelated donar `gt` Parent `gt` Sibling |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
591. |
Polymorpho-nuclear leucocyte (PMNL) cells which form cellular barrier are :- |
Answer» Correct Answer - Neutrophil & monocyte | |
592. |
The main physical barrier of our body which prevents entry of micro-organism from environment is :- |
Answer» Correct Answer - Skin & mucosal epithelium | |
593. |
How does CO interfere with `O_(2)` transport in the blood? |
Answer» CO combines with haemoglobin far more quickly and firmly than `O_(2)`, forming carboxygaemoglobin. | |
594. |
Which one of the following disease is spread by housefly ?A. Dengue feverB. EncephalitisC. FilariasisD. Typhoid |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
595. |
A disease spread indirectly through a vector isA. Sleeping sicknessB. MalariaC. kala-azarD. All the above |
Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
596. |
Rabies/Hydrophobia is caused by aA. FungusB. VirusC. BacteriumD. Protozoan |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
597. |
The reservior of rabies isA. Rabid dogsB. Foxes wolves and rapid dogsC. Dogs, foxes , wolves, jackals, mongooses, bats, cats, skunks and coyotesD. Rapid dogs and cats |
Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
598. |
A reservior of infection is the one is whichA. Large scale infection occursB. The pathogen resides without producing diseaseC. The pathogen passes its sexual phaseD. The pathogen passes its asexual phase |
Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
599. |
A team of students are preparing to participate in the interschool sports meet. During a practice session, you find some vials with labels of certain cannabinoids. (a) Will you report to the authorities? Why? (b) Name a plant from which such chemicals are obtained. (c) Write the effect of these chemicals on humans body. |
Answer» (a) Yes. Cannabinoids are type of drugs and their use by sportsman is illegal and harmful. It is a serious matter and must not be left unnoticed. (b) Plant Cannabis sativa. (c) Such chemicals have an effect on cardiovascular systems of the body and raise the blood sugar level. | |
600. |
Assertion (A): Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive durgs. Reason (R): Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
Answer» Correct Answer - A | |