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Hypokinetic diseases refer to those that are caused by

 

 

A) infections B) high cholesterol
C) inactivity D) high blood pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) inactivity

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Which of the following cells do not contain nucleus?

1. Root hair cells

2. Red blood cells

3. Platelets

4. Monocytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 4 D) 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The absence of a nucleus is an adaptation of the red blood cell for its role. It allows the red bloodcell to contain more haemoglobin and, therefore, carry more oxygen moleculesLike red cells, platelets (thrombocytes) have no nucleus.Monocytes have a small spherical nucleus and has abundant dark staining condensed chromatin.There are 5 organelles found in a root hair cell. They are the: nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall and vacuole.

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Who expanded the cell theory and suggested that all the cells arise from pre-existing cells?

 

A) T. Schwann B) M. Schleiden
C) J. E. Purkinje D) Rudolf Virchow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rudolf Virchow

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The human heart is 

A) Neurogenic heart B) Myogenic heart
C) Pulsating heart D) Ampullary heart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Myogenic heart

Explanation:

Hearts are of several types. In some invertebrates the heart is simulated by the nervous system to do its work. Such hearts are called Neurogenic hearts. The Human heart is myogenic. i.e, it recieves the stimuli for contraction from the muscular node called sinu-auricular node or pace maker.

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The molecules responsible for membrane transport are

 

 

A) Proteins B) Phospholipids
C) Carbohydrates D) Steroids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

The molecules responsible for membrane transport are proteins.

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Organisms that can make their own food are called

 

 

A) Cyanobacteria B) Autotrophs
C) Heterotrophs D) Omnivores
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Autotrophs

Explanation:

The organisms that make their own food through basic elements like water, minerals using sunlight as energy (photosynthesis) are called Autotrophs.

 

 

 

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Which method for treating arthritis is an example of pseudoscience?

 

A) diet B) drugs
C) exercise D) magnets
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) magnets

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Which of the following hormones has intracellular receptors?

 

A) cortisol. B) insulin.
C) epinephrine. D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cortisol.

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