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Q:

Bone strength in later life depends on

A) the formation of dense bones during youth B) the increased calcium absorption in the elderly
C) the increased production of estrogen after menopause D) reducing physical activity to protect bones
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the formation of dense bones during youth

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Organisms that live in the deep sea are mainly

A) Herbivores B) Carnivores
C) Detritivores D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Detritivores

Explanation:

Deep sea animals cannot produce food as there is no light. They have to depend upon the fall out of organic debirs raining down on them from surface layers. Hence they are detritivores.

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The rate of respiration per minute in a new born baby

A) 18 times B) 32 times
C) 26 times D) 16 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32 times

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What is the purpose of the sigmoid colon?

Answer

Sigmoid colon or pelvic colon is a curved, S-shaped portion of the large intestine which is closest to the rectum and anus.


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* It helps to transports fecal matter from the descending colon to the rectum and anus.


 


* It is the final segment of the colon.

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Q:

Infection of salivary glands by a virus leads to 

A) tetanus B) mumps
C) pyorrhoea D) ulcers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) mumps

Explanation:

Mumps: This is a swelling caused by inflammation of parotid glands placed in front of our ear region. The Inflammation is caused by a virus.

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Which statement regarding the mammalian heart is correct?

A) Blood is pumped from the heart via the atria. B) Oxygen-loaded blood moves only through the right side of the heart.
C) When the right atrium contracts, it forces blood into the left atrium. D) In the adult heart, blood in the right chambers of the heart cannot enter the left chambers without passing through the lungs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) In the adult heart, blood in the right chambers of the heart cannot enter the left chambers without passing through the lungs.

Explanation:

In the adult heart, blood in the right chambers of the heart cannot enter the left chambers without passing through the lungs is correct regarding mammalian heart.

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Q:

Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Parasites.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

No, the given statement is False.


Parasites are organisms that feed on other organisms causing harm to them.


Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Growth Mediums.

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What are the three parts of the Nucleotide?

Answer

Nucleotides are the building blocks of the DNA and RNA used as genetic material. Nucleotides also are used for cell signaling and to transport energy throughout cells.


Both deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are made up of nucleotides which consist of three parts::


1. Nitrogenous Base
2. Pentose Sugar
3. Phosphate Group.

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