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Q:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the

A) Lymphs B) Nephrons
C) Nerves D) Neurons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neurons

Explanation:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the Neurons.

 

The neuron is a single nerve cell, and you have billions of them.

There are three basic types of neurons::

1. Association,

2. Afferent  and

3. Efferent.

The association neurons comprise the central nervous system (CNS) that is the brain and spinal cord.

The afferent neurons are also known as the sensory neurons, they bring the stimuli from the sensors (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) to the CNS.

The efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons, they bring the responses from the brain to the muscles and the glands.

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Q:

When does DNA replication happen?

A) S - phase B) M - Phase
C) Prophase D) Anaphase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) S - phase

Explanation:

DNA is replicated during the S-Phase in the interphase of a cell.

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Q:

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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Q:

A man with colour blindness will see red as

A) green B) red
C) orange D) yellow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) green

Explanation:

A man with colour blindness will see red and green as same. 

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Q:

What is the heaviest internal organ in the human body?

A) Skin B) Lungs
C) Heart D) Liver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Liver

Explanation:

The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. It is the largest & heaviest internal organ in the human body.

 

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Q:

Variation in human skin color is an example of

A) Heredity B) Polygenic traits
C) Multiple alleles D) Incomplete dominance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Polygenic traits

Explanation:
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Q:

Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

A) Tetrad B) Gamate
C) Chromatid D) Zygote
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tetrad

Explanation:

Tetrad is a homologous chromosome pair in the given options. A homologous chromosome pair is a pair of chromosomes one from father and one from mother that has same gene sequence after the process of meiosis.

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Q:

Select the correct statement about immune system?

A) The causative agent in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a virus that recognizes CD4 proteins B) The most common form of immunodeficiency is graft­versus­host (GVH) disease
C) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) disease is an acquired condition D) Hodgkin's disease is a hereditary immunodeficiency found in children
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The causative agent in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a virus that recognizes CD4 proteins

Explanation:

Among the given options, the correct statement about immunodeficiency is "The causative agent in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a virus that recognizes CD4 proteins".

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