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| 151. |
In water, the aquatic respiratory organ(s) of frog is/areA. Skin (cutaneous respiration)B. Skin, lungs (pulmonary respiration) and buccal cavityC. Lungs and buccal cavityD. Skin and buccal cavity |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A In water the aquatic respiratory organ is skin (cutaneous respiration). |
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| 152. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement about frog.A. In frog, external ears are absentB. Ear is an organ of hearing as well as balancingC. In male, testes are adhered to the upper part of kidneys by a double fold of peritoneum called mesotheliumD. Vasa efferentia are 10-12 in number that arise from testes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C In male, testes are adhered to the upper part of kidneys by a double fold of peritoneum called mesorchium. |
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| 153. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.A. In male frog, cloaca is used to pass faecal matter, urine and sperms to the exterior.B. There is no functional connection of ovaries and kidneys in female frogC. A mature female frog can lay 2500-3000 ova at a timeD. In frog, fertilisation is external and development is direct through a larval stage called tadpole. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D In frog fertilisation is external and development is indirect through a larval stage called tadpole. |
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| 154. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement about frogA. The blood cells are RBC , WBC and plateletsB. The lymph is different from blood as it lacks few proteins and RBCsC. Kidneys are bean shaped structures, situated a little anteriorly in the body cavity on both sides of vertebral columnD. In male frogs, ureters acts as urinogenital duct which opens into cloaca |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Kidneys are bean like structures, situated a little posteriorly in the body cavity on both sides of verebral column. |
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| 155. |
Cockroach mainly excretesA. uric acidB. ureaC. ammoniaD. amino acid |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 156. |
Which one of the following is wrongly matched ?A. myosin-contractile proteinB. tendon-connective tissueC. smooth muscle - involuntary muscleD. troponin-fibrous protein |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 157. |
Match the columns : `{:(,"Column I " ,, "Column II") , (1., "Cuboidal" , (a) , "Epidermis of skin"), (2., "Ciliated" , (b) , "Inner lining of blood vessels"), (3., "Columnar " , (c), "Inner surface of gall bladder "), (4. , "Squamous" , (d) , "Inner lining of fallopian tube "), (5., "Keratinized" , (e), "Lining of pancreatic dust"):}`A. 1-E, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C, 5-AB. 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-B, 5-AC. 1-E, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-AD. 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-B |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 158. |
Which two species of cockroaches are commonly found in India ? How do these two species differ from each other ? |
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Answer» Periplaneta americana -Amrican cockroach Blatta orientalis-Oriental cockroach . |
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| 159. |
(i) Which term is used for tiny, coiled tubules known to perform function of excretion and osmoregulation in earthworm ? (ii) What are enteronephric and ectonephric nephridia ? |
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Answer» (i) Nephridia (ii) Enteronephric nephridia discharge excretory matter into the gut (buccal cavity and pharynx) by paired duct, whereas, exonephric nephridia discharge waste matter to the exterior by nephridiopores. |
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| 160. |
Name the blood corpuscle which is smallest in size. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Erythrocytes. | |
| 161. |
A muscle fibe tapers at both ends and does not show striations , Name the muscle fibre. |
| Answer» Non-striated (smooth) muscle fibre. | |
| 162. |
(a) Which epithelium consists of thin, flat, disc-like cells closely fitted like tiles in a floor, and alternatively called pavement epithelium ? (b) The cells of the epithelium are about as tall as wide, having rounded nucleus in the centre of the cell. It may be secretory or non-secretory. Name such an epithelium. (c) Which kind of epithelium would you find in (i) Buccal cavity (ii) Skin in land vertebrates. |
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Answer» (a) Simple squamous epithelium (b) Simple cuboidal epithelium . (c ) (i) Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. (ii) keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. |
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| 163. |
(a) Give one example each of the following : (i) Merocrine glands (ii) Apocring glands (iii) Holocrine glands. (b) How these glands differ from each other ? |
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Answer» (a) (i) Merocrine glands - i.g. sweat glands. (ii) Apocrine glands - e.g., mammary glands. (iii) Holocrine glands - e.g., sebaceous glands. (b) These three types of glands differ from each other in terms of mode of releasing the secretion. |
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| 164. |
On the basis of mode of pouring of their secretions, glands are divided intoA. Two categories-exocrine and endocrine glandsB. Three categories-holocrine, merocrine and apocrine glandsC. Two categories-exocrine and ductless glandsD. Both A and C |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D On the basis of mode of pouring of their secretions, glands are divided into two categories-exocrine & endocrine glands, and (ductless glands) |
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| 165. |
Muschroom glands is a part ofA. Male reproductive system of CockroachB. Female reproductive system of CockroachC. Male reproductive system of RabbitD. Female reproductive system of Rabbit |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Mushroom gland is part of male reproductive system of Cockroach. |
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| 166. |
Each muscle is made of many long, cylindrical fibres arranged in parallel arrays. These fibres are composed of numerous fine fibrils, calledA. FasciclesB. MyofibrilsC. MyofilamentsD. Both B and C |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Each muscle is made of many long, cylindrical fibres arranged in parallel arrays. These fibres are composed of numerous fine fibrils, called myofibrills or myofilaments. |
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| 167. |
Somites/metamers/segemnts present in the body of earthworm areA. 60-80B. 80-100C. 100-120D. 120-160 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Somites/metameres/segments present in the body of earthworm are 100-120 |
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| 168. |
Assertion: The nervous system of cockroach is spread throughout the body. Reason: Three ganglia lies in the thorax and six in the abdomen.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertionB. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertionC. If assertion is true but reason is falseD. If both assertion and reason are false |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B • The nervous system of cockroach is spread throughout the body. •Three ganglia lies in the thorax, and six in the abdoment. |
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| 169. |
The abdomen in male and females consists ofA. 10 and 11 segments, respectivelyB. 9 and 10 segments, respectivelyC. 10 and 10 segments, respectivelyD. 10 and 9 segments, respectively |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The abdomen in male and females consists of 10 segments in each. |
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| 170. |
Which of the following part of alimentary canal of earthworm helps is grinding the soil particle and decaying leaves?A. PharynxB. GizzardC. StomachD. Typhlosole |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Gizzard is the par of alimentary canal of earthworm helps in grinding the soil particle and decaying leaves. |
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| 171. |
A nephridium starts out as a funnel that collects excess fluid fromA. Intestinal lumenB. Body wallC. Coelomic chamberD. Calciferous glands |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C A nephridiu starts out as a funnel that collects excess fluid from coelomic chamber. |
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| 172. |
What is leptin? |
| Answer» Leptin is a hormone produced by adipocytes. It regulates the body fat and weight. | |
| 173. |
Brood pouch is formed in female Cockroach byA. `7^(th), 8^(th)` and `9^(th)` sternaB. `7^(th)` sternum and `8^(th)` and `9^(th)` tergaC. `9^(th)` and `10^(th)` terga, and `9^(th)` sternumD. `9^(th)` and `10^(th)` sterna, and `9^(th)` tergum |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A In female cockroach, brood or genital pouch is formed by `7^(th),8^(th)` and `9^(th)` sterna. |
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| 174. |
What external changes are visible after the last moult of a cockroach nymphA. Anal cerci developB. Both fore wings and hind wings developC. Labium developsD. Mandibles become harder |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 175. |
In Cockroach moulting is induced by secretion ofA. Corpus IuteumB. Corpora allataC. Corpus callosumD. Corpus spongiosum |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B In Cockroach, metamorphosis and moulting are controlled by secretion of corpora allata. |
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| 176. |
Uric acid is the chief nitrogenous component of the excretory products of `:`A. frogB. manC. earthwormD. cockroach |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 177. |
Which one of the following types of cell is involved in making of the inner walls of large blood vessels ?A. Cuboidal epitheliumB. Columnar epitheliumC. Squamous epitheliumD. Stratified epithelium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 178. |
Assertion. Whales can live in cold water as they have a thick coat of blubber under the skin. Reason. Blubber consists of adipose tissue that insulates the body.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 | |
| 179. |
Cartilage is present a. in the tip of nose and middle ear joints b. between adjacent bones of vertebral column c. between adjacent bones of limbs and hands in adultsA. a,b and cB. a and bC. b and cD. a and c |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Cartilage is present: (a) in the tip of nose and outer ear joints (b) between adjacent bones of vertebral column adults |
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| 180. |
Assertion : Urinary Bladder is lined by transitional epithelium . Reason : Transitional epithelium keeps the size of the bladder constant at all times.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 - C | |
| 181. |
Fill in the blanks : (i) A tendon attaches a …… to a ……… (ii) Pseudostratified epithelium lines the ……… tract while transitional epithelium lines the ……. tract. (iii) Dark bands of muscle fibres are made of the protein ….. While light bands are composed of .......... (iv) Nerve impulse comes to the cell body of a neuron along the .......... and goes away from the cell body along the ............ (v) Lacunae of bones house ......... while lacunae of cartilage contain ....... (vi) Tendon contains bundles of ........ fibres and rows of .......... cells between them. |
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Answer» (i) Skeletal muscle, bone , (ii) Respiratory, urinary , (iii) Myosin and actin, actin only , (iv) Dendrites , axon , (v) Osteocytes, Chondrocytes , (vi) White (collagen ), fibroblast. |
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| 182. |
Non-keratinised stratified epithelium occurs inA. vagina, cervix and buccal cavityB. vagine, cervix, buccal cavity and anusC. vagina and cervixD. buccal cavity and anus. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 183. |
Transitional epithelium occurs inA. Blood vesslesB. TracheaC. Kidney D. Ureter/Urinary bladder |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Transitional epithelium occurs in ureter/urinary bladder. |
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| 184. |
Epithelium present in cornea , oesophagus , urethra and vagina isA. GlandularB. CiliatedC. Stratified ColumnarD. Stratified Squamous |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Epithelium present in cornea, oesophagus, urethra and vagina is stratified squamous. |
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| 185. |
Ligament connectsA. Muscle to skinB. Bone to boneC. Muscle to muscleD. Muscle to bone |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ligament connects bone to bone. |
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| 186. |
Which one is the most abundant protein in the animal world? [AIPMT (prelims)-2012]A. TrypsinB. HemoglobinC. CollagenD. Insulin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 187. |
Setae help in locomotion in earthworm but not uniformly present in all the segments. Select among the following that represents setaeA. 1 st segmentB. last segmentC. Clitellar segmentD. 20th-22nd segment |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 188. |
What are tegmina ? |
| Answer» Thick anterior wings. | |
| 189. |
Which one of the following correctly describes the location of some body parts in the earthworm PheretimaA. Four pair of spermathecae in 4 - 7 segmentsB. One pair of ovaries attached at inter-segmental septum of 14th and 15th segmentsC. Two pairs of testes in 10th and 11th segmentsD. Two pair of accessory glands in 16 - 18th segments |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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In earthworm the characteristic internal median fold of dorsal wall of the intestine called typhlosole is present inA. 5 to 9 segmentsB. 9 to 14 segmentsC. 26 to 35 segmentsD. 15 to last segment |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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Name the various types of simple epithelia. Describe any one of these. |
| Answer» (i) Simple squamous epitheilium (ii) Simple cuboidal epitheilium (iii) Simle columnar epithelium (iv) Simple ciliated epithelium (v) Pseudo-stratified epithelium. | |
| 192. |
Name the different cell junctions found in tissues |
| Answer» Tight junctions. Adhering junctions, Gap junctions. | |
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Name the various constituents of nervous tissue. Describe a neuron. |
| Answer» (i) Neurons (ii) Nerve fibres (iii) Nerves (iv) Neuroglia (v) Ependymal cells (vi) Neurosecretary cells. | |
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In cockroach, labium, labrum and hypopharynx are commonly calledA. Upper lip, lower lio and crop, respectivelyB. Upper lip, lower lip and tongue, respectivelyC. Lower lip, upper lip and tongue, respectivelyD. Lower lip, upper lip and jaw, respectively |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C In cockroac, labium, labrum and hypopharynx are commonly called lower lip, upper lip and tongue respectively. |
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| 195. |
Name the tissues in which the matrix is not produced by the cells it contains. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Blood and lymph. | |
| 196. |
Name the tissues which lack intercellular material. |
| Answer» Epithelial, muscle and nervous tissues. | |
| 197. |
Which of the following tissues perform special function of linking and supporting other tissues organs of the body?A. Epithelial tissueB. Connective tissueC. Muscular tissueD. Neural tissue |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Connective tissue perofmr special function of linking and supporting other tissues organs of the body. |
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Write the appropriate type of tissues in column B according to the functions mentioned in column A. `{:("Column A",,"Column B"),("(a) Secretion and absorption",,"(i) ...................."),("(b) Protective covering",,"(ii) ..................."),("(c) Linking and supporting framework",,"(iii)..................."):}` |
| Answer» (i) Epithetial tissues (ii) Epithetial tissues (iii) Connective tissues. | |
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In multicellular animals, a group of similar cells along with intercellular substances perform a specific function. Such an organisation is calledA. EpitheliumB. OrgansC. TissueD. Organ system |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C In multicellular animals, a group of similar cells along with intercellular substances perform a specific function. Such an organisation is called tissue. |
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Name the tissues which perform the following functions : (i) Haemopoiesis (ii) Formation of antibodies (iii) Coagulation (iv) Locomotin (v) Transmission of message (vi) Protection against mechanical shocks (vii) Clearing dead cells. |
| Answer» (i) Red bone marrow found in marrow cavity of the long bones (vascular adipose tissue) (ii) Lymphocytes of blood (iii) Blood platelets/Thrombocytes of blood (iv) Voluntary (skeletal) muscle fibres (v) Neurons of nervous tissue (vi) Adipose tissue (vii) Monocytes of blood , macrophages of areolar tissue. | |