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Accumulation of which one of the following in the leads to cramp?

A) Lactic acid B) Ethanol
C) Pyruvic acid D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lactic acid

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Muscle cramping is a common problem encountered by athletes and non athletes alike. Defined as painful involuntary skeletal muscle contractions, cramps may be categorized as either non exercise related or exercise related. Traditionally, such cramping was believed to arise from dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (including magnesium, potassium and sodium),accumulation of lactic acid, or low cellular energy levels.

 

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Which of the following is NOT included in the excretory system of human being?

A) A pair of kidney B) A pair of ureters
C) Abdomen D) Urinary bladder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abdomen

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The thymus gland produces a hormone called

A) thyroxine B) thymosin
C) thyronine D) calcitonin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) thymosin

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Harmful bacteria in potable water make the water

A) unfit to drink B) smelly
C) colored D) turbid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) unfit to drink

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__________ is the interaction in which one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.

A) Predation B) Commensalism
C) Competition D) Parasitism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Commensalism

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Which plant tissue is also known as growing tissue?

A) Only permanent tissue B) Only Meristematic tissue
C) Both Permanent and meristematic tissue D) Neither Permanent nor meristematic tissue  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only Meristematic tissue

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The disease Beri Beri is caused due to the deficiency of which of the following?

A) Vitamin B2 B) Vitamin B1
C) Vitamin B12 D) Vitamin E
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vitamin B1

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Which of the following organisms are considered to be both Living and Non-living?

A) Bacteria B) Fungi
C) Algae D) Virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Virus

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