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501.

Patients suffering from cholera are given saline drop asA. `Na^(+)` stops transmission of nerve impulse and hence sensation of painB. NaCI supplies energyC. `Na^(+)` helps retain water in the bodyD. NaCI functions as fuel for cellular activities

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Patients suffering from cholera are given saline drop as NaCI supplies energy .
502.

Which of the following techniques is safest for the detection of cancer ?A. Magnetic resonance imagingB. RadiographyC. computed tomographyD. Histopathological study

Answer» Correct Answer - A
magnetic resonance imaging is safed technique for the detection of cancer.
503.

Lysozyme found in saliva, persipiration and tears , destroysA. Certain fungiB. Cetain becteriaC. all virusesD. Most virus infected cells

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Lysozyme found in saliva perpiration and tears destroys certain bacteria.
504.

Antibodies in our body are complexA. LipoproteinsB. SteroidsC. ProstaglandinsD. Glycoproteins

Answer» Correct Answer - D
antibodies are complex glycoproteins.
505.

Antibody formed of five immunoglobin units/pentamer isA. IgGB. IgMC. IgAD. IgD

Answer» Correct Answer - B
(b) (br) five class of antiboides (br) abundance : `(igt A gt M gt D gt E (br) IgG,` and IgD are monomer, Ig A is diner whil IgM is pentmer.
506.

Short term immunity is provided byA. LysozymeB. SerumC. vaccineD. Colostrum

Answer» Correct Answer - D
short term immunity is provided by colostrum.
507.

Choose the wrong statement:A. Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS is a few hours to a weekB. HIV has RNA as genetic materialC. HIV replicates in `T_(4)` lymphocytesD. ARV drugs are only partially effective in AIDS treatment

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS is a few months to many years (usually 5-10year)
508.

Choose the wrong statement:A. Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS is a few hours to a weekB. HIV has RNA as genetic materialC. HIV replicates in `T_(4)` lymphocytesD. ARV drugs are only partially effective in AIDS treatment

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS is a few months to many years (usually 5-10year)
509.

To confirm ELISA for AIDS we usedA. Western blottingB. Eastern blottingC. Northern blottingD. Southern blotting

Answer» Correct Answer - A
510.

The cancer of the epithelial cells is called:A. IipomaB. sarcomaC. leukaemiaD. carcinoma

Answer» Correct Answer - D
511.

Study of the following: A. The cells of malignant tumours divide erratically. B. They are malignant tumours of epithelial cells. C. They are malignant tumours of organs that originate from mesoderm. D. These tumours are found in organs such as spleen and lymph nodes. Which of the above are true for angiosarcoma?A. A and BB. B and DC. A and CD. B and C

Answer» Correct Answer - C
512.

Assertion (A) : The phenomenon where tumour cells detach and migrate to other parts of the body where they give rise to secondary tumours is called metastsis. Reason`(R)`: A bnormal antigens on the surface of cell and unusual member of chromosomes cause metastasis. The correct answer is:A. Both (A) and `(R)` are true and `(R)` is the correct explanation of (A)B. Both (A) and `(R)` are true but `(R)` is not the correct explanation of (A)C. (A) is true but `(R)` is falseD. Both (A) and `(R)` are false

Answer» Correct Answer - A
513.

It causes cancer of vaginaA. AflatoxinB. Vinyl chlorideC. Cadmium oxideD. Diethylstilbestrol

Answer» Correct Answer - D
514.

Assertion: The substance which produces allergy are called allergens , Reason : Common allergens are mites in dust pollens and animal dander.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The substance which produces allergy are called allergens
Common allergens are mites in dust pollens and animal dander.
515.

Assertion : More and more children in metro cities of India suffer from allergies and asthma due to sensitivity to the environment . Reason : The protected environment provided to the children in early life in the metro cities.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
More and more children in metro cities of india suffer from allergies and asthma due to sensitivity of the environment .this could be because of the protected environment provided to the children in early life in the metro cities.
516.

Which of the following plants is the source of anticancer drugs?A. Catharanthus roseusB. Cinchona officinalisC. Cinnamomum camphoraD. Chrysanthemum cinerarifolium

Answer» Correct Answer - A
517.

Assertion : Symptoms of the allergic reactions include sneezing watery eyes running nose and difficulty in breathing . Reason : Allergy is due to chamicals like anti -histamine adrenalin and steroids.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Symptoms of the allergic reactions include sneezing watery eyes running nose and difficulty in breathing .
Allergy is due to chemical like histamine and serotonin.
518.

Which of the following causes prostate cancer?A. ChromiumB. Cadmium oxideC. Vinyl chlorideD. A flatoxins

Answer» Correct Answer - B
519.

Neoplasm is:A. cytoplasmB. protoplasmC. sarcoplasmD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
520.

A person is suffering from frequent episodes of nasal discharge, nasal congestion, reddening of eyes and watery eyes. These are the symptoms ofA. rhinitsB. bronchial carcinornaC. cyanosisD. bronchitis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
521.

Match column I with column II and choose the correct answer: `{:("Column-I","Column-II"),(A" Neoplasm", 1." Haematopoietic cell tumours"),(B" Benign tumour", 2." Bone, cartilage tissue cancers"),(C" Carcinomas", 3." Malignant tumour"),(D" Sarcomas", 4." Cancer of epithelial tissues"),(E" Lymphomas", 5." Non-cancerous tumour"),(,6." Initiation of new tumours"):}`A. A=3, B=5, C=4, D=2, E=1B. A=3, B=5, C=4, D=1, E=2C. A=6, B=3, C=4, D=2, E=1D. A=6, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1

Answer» Correct Answer - A
522.

Which one of these diseases in animals is caused by Babesia bigeminaA. CankerB. AnthraxC. DiarrhoeaD. Tick fever

Answer» Correct Answer - D
523.

Food poisoning is caused by:A. Escherichia coliB. Entamoeba histolyticaC. Clostridium botulinumD. Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Answer» Correct Answer - C
524.

An effective way of perventing the transmission of botulism is:A. avoiding arthropodsB. treating animal bites promptlyC. heating foods well before consuming themD. avoiding contact with one who has the disease

Answer» Correct Answer - C
525.

Which is a bacterial disease?A. MumpsB. ArterosclerosisC. AmoebiasisD. Diphtheria

Answer» Correct Answer - D
526.

The disease associated with an inborn error of uric acid metabolism is:A. goutB. rheunatoid arthritisC. seronegative arthritisD. ankylosing spondylitis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
527.

Deposition of uric acid at the joints is:A. soteo-arthritisB. goutC. rheumatoid arthritisD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
528.

Which of the following is not a disease of circulatory system?A. DiphtheriaB. AtherosclerosisC. Angina pectorisD. Coronary thrombosis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
529.

Which of the following leads to the risk of permanent heart damage?A. Scarlet feverB. Typhoid feverC. Malarial feverD. Rheumatic fever

Answer» Correct Answer - D
530.

Pain in the chest due to insufficient oxygen being carried to the heart muscle is called:A. hypertensive heart diseaseB. rheumatic heart diseaseC. angina pectorisD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - C
531.

AZT is the treatment of:A. TBB. AIDSC. MalariaD. Kala-azar

Answer» Correct Answer - B
AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) is an anti-HIV drug that reduces the amount of virus in the body. It is one of the Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs). These drugs work by disrupting an HIV protein or enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which is involved in the production of new viruses.
532.

The organism that causes pertussis is a:A. virusB. fungusC. gram-positive BacillusD. gram-negative Bacillus

Answer» Correct Answer - D
533.

The sporozoites that cause infection, when a female Anopheles mosquito bites a person, are formed inA. Liver of humanB. RBCs of mosquitoC. Salivary glands of mosquitoD. Intestine of human

Answer» Correct Answer - C
534.

Drugs like LSD, barbiturates, amphetamines, etc., are used as medicines to help patients with mental illness. However, excessive doses and abusive usage are harmful. Enumerate the major adverse effects of such drugs in humans.

Answer» Harmful effects of drugs like LSD, barbiturates, are
(i) Anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating, loss of mind control.
(ii) Reckless behaviour, vandalism and violence.
(iii) Lack of interest in personal hygiene, fluctuations in weight and appetite.
(iv) Withdrawal, isolation, depression, fatigue, aggressive behaviour.
(v) Social adjustment problems
(vi) Withdrawal symptoms can be severe and life threatening.
(vii) Excessive doses of drugs may lead to coma and death may occur due to respiratory failure, heart failure or cerebral haemorrhage.
535.

All are oncogenic viruses except:A. EB VirusB. Reo VirusC. Retro VirusD. Human Papilloma Virus

Answer» Correct Answer - B
536.

Which of the following is a disease infecting eyes ?A. Q feverB. TrachomaC. AnthraxD. Diphtheria

Answer» Correct Answer - B
537.

Cell affected by leukemia areA. Plasma cellsB. ThrombocytesC. LeucocytesD. Erythrocytes

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Cell affected by leukemia are leucocytes
538.

Genes involved in cancer areA. Cancer genesB. OncogenesC. Tumour genesD. Regulatory genes

Answer» Correct Answer - B
539.

Lymphoid tissues are located within the lining of theA. Respiratory tractsB. Digestive tractsC. Urogenital tractsD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Lymphoid tissue located within the lining of major tracts (urogenital , digestive and respiratory -URG ) called mucosal associated lynphoid tissue (MALT)
540.

Which of the following glands is large sized at birth but reduces in size with aging?A. PinealB. PituitaryC. ThymusD. Thyroid

Answer» Correct Answer - c
541.

Merozoites undergoes a ring stage inside a RBC to formA. SporozoitesB. SchizontC. ErythrocyteD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
542.

Haemozoin is aA. precursor of haemoglobinB. toxin from StreptococcusC. toxin from Plasmodium speciesD. toxin from Haemophilus species

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Haemozoin is a toxin released by plasmodium species, which is responsible for the chill and high fever recurring every three to four days.
To continue their life-cycle, Plasmodium enters the human body as sporozoites and multiply within the liver cells, resulting in the rupture of the RBCs.
The rupture RBCs is associated with release of a toxic substance, haemozoin, while Streptococcus produces streptomycin and streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin which shows haemolytic and Haemophilus produces cytolethal distending toxin (HdCDT) which inhibit mammals cell proliferation.
543.

In a patient suffering from malaria, haemozoin is released from/byA. PlasmodiumB. Liver cellC. Salivary glands of mosquitoD. Erythrocytes

Answer» Correct Answer - D
544.

Assertion : AIDS is not a congenital disease. Reason : AIDS is the deficiency of immune system acquired during the lifetime of an individual.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
AIDS is deficiency of immune system acquired during life - time of person. If indicates that is is not a congenital disease.
545.

Study of interaction of antigen and antibody in blood isA. HaemotologyB. SerologyC. CryobiologyD. Angiology

Answer» Correct Answer - B
study of interaction of antigen and antibody in blood is serology.