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Q:

Factors that aid venous return include all except

A) pressure changes in the thorax B) urinary output
C) activity of skeletal muscles D) venous valves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) urinary output

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The C shape of the tracheal cartilages is important because

A) divide the nasal cavity B) Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea
C) provide a surface for the sense of smell D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea

Explanation:

Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea. Hence, so large masses of food can pass through the esophagus during swallowing.

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Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating a

A) Hypertonic environment B) Lower pH
C) Depletion of nutrients D) Lower osmotic pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypertonic environment

Explanation:

Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating a Hypertonic environment.

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Q:

Which among the following hormone can be used as a drug to treat cardiac arrest and some other cardiac problems?

A) Epinephrine B) Insulin
C) Thyroxin D) Calcitonin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Epinephrine

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Which statements about viruses are true?

A) HIV contains reverse transcriptase. B) A retrovirus contains RNA.
C) Both A & B D) All RNA-containing viruses are retroviruses.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The statements true about viruses are :

 

1. The capsid enters the host cell if the virus is enveloped.

2. Enveloped viruses bud from the host cell. 

3. HIV contains reverse transcriptase.

4. A retrovirus contains RNA.

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The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to

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A) to make them more solid at room temperature B) to recommend daily intake as fiber
C) to make them more liquid D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to make them more solid at room temperature

Explanation:

The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to make them more solid at room temperature as it is easy store the product.

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Q:

Study of Life in outer space is known as

A) Endobiology B) Neobiology
C) Exobiology D) Intrabiology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Exobiology

Explanation:

Study of Life in outer space or search of life external to Earth is known as Exobiology.

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Q:

The HIV retrovirus is particularly deadly because

A) I can become AIDS shortly afte being contracted B) It attacks the body immune system
C) Treatments can be dangerous for patients D) Its hard to diagnose accurately
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It attacks the body immune system

Explanation:

HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. HIV is a lifelong condition, and without treatment, a person with HIV can develop AIDS.

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