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Q:

The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as

A) Hypovitaminosis D B) Avitaminosis
C) Scorbutus D) Petechiae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypovitaminosis D

Explanation:

Vitamin D also known as Sunshine vitamin is produced in the body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Its deficiency leads to a disease in which bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize leading to soft bones. The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as Hypovitaminosis D.

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Q:

The right portion of human heart receives ______ blood.

A) pure B) impure
C) mixed D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) impure

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Q:

Which enzyme is present in all members of the animal kingdom except Protozoa?

A) Insulin B) Pepsin
C) Renin D) Amylase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amylase

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Blood flow to a tissue will increase if the

A) pH rises B) Level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases
C) Vessels constrict D) Level of oxygen at the tissue increases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases

Explanation:

The movement of blood in the body is called blood flow. The blood flows through the vessels, tissues and organs. Blood flow to a tissue will increase if the level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases.

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Q:

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

A) Smoking cigarettes B) Drinking alcohol
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Osteoporosis makes you more likely to loss bone mass and density resulting in fractures. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can lead to loss bone mass and density. Oseoporosis is more common in women than men.

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Q:

How does a Unicellular Organism reproduce?

A) Cell division B) Cell reproduction
C) Cell synthesis D) Fragmentation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cell division

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The human faeces is yellow in colour due to the presence of a pigment called

A) Pepsin B) Renin
C) Amylase D) Urobilin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Urobilin

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Q:

Which blood group is called universal donor?

A) AB- B) O-
C) AB+ D) O+
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) O-

Explanation:

O- blood group is called universal donor. AB+ is called as universal acceptor.

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