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What is the purpose of the mucus in your nose?

A) Protects lungs B) Clear air passage
C) Protects nose D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Protects lungs

Explanation:

When you breathe in air through your nose, it contains lots of tiny things, like dust, dirt, germs, and pollen.

The air enters our body through the nose. However, before it enters the lungs, it must be heated and purified. Many dust particles that enter along with the air are removed in the nose by mucus and thus it protects lungs.

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Visceral muscle is another name for

A) Cardiac muscle B) Smooth muscle
C) Skeletal muscle D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Smooth muscle

Explanation:

Visceral muscle is another name for Smooth muscle.

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In human body, the cell growth and differentiation are highly controlled and regulated, but in cancer cells

A) there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors B) controlled cell divisionand over-production of genetic material occur  
C) RNA is mutated and produced in less amount D) DNA is mutated and produced in less amount
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors

Explanation:

In cancer cells, there is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms. Normal cells show a property called contact inhibition by virtue of which contact with other cells inhibits their uncontrolled growth. Cancer cells appears to have lost this property. As a result of this, cancerous cells just continue to divide giving rise to masses of cells called tumors. Tumors are of two types: benign and malignant.

 

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A lytic infection concludes with the

A) production of a prophage B) production of messenger RNA
C) embedding of viral DNA into the host cell's DNA D) bursting of the host cell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) bursting of the host cell

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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:

Different forms of genes are called

A) Genomes B) Allele
C) Genotypes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Allele

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Q:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is characterized by

A) Not functioning of prostate gland B) Enlargement of prostate gland
C) Epididymis issue D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Enlargement of prostate gland

Explanation:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also called benign prostatic hypertrophy (or) prostate gland enlargement is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

 

It is the diagnosis characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate.

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Symptoms ::


As the prostate gets larger, it starts to pinch the urethra. This causes symptoms that affect your urine flow, such as:

 

* Dribbling when you finish

* A hard time getting started

* A weak stream, or you pee in stops and starts.

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Which part of flower produces pollen grains that are generally yellowish in color?

A) Sepals B) Petals
C) Stamens D) Carpels
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Stamens

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