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Q:

Is cholesterol Hydrophobic or Hydrophilic?

A) Hydrophobic B) Hydrophilic
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Cholesterol is referred as an amphipathic molecule, that it contains its hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.

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Which of these is an example of negative feedback?

A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. B) Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity.
C) After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. D) As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels.

Explanation:

Eating raises blood sugar levels, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar level. In this example the response to the stimulus (increased blood sugar levels) opposes that stimulus (by lowering blood sugar levels).

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Q:

Plants wilt due to excess of

A) Photosynthesis B) Absorption
C) Transpiration D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Transpiration

Explanation:

Plants wilt due to excess of Transpiration.

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Q:

Exercise improves memory and learning.

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

Explanation:

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills by improvising alertness, attention and motivation.

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Q:

Cobalt 60 is used for cancer treatment it emmits which rays?

A) Alpha B) Beta
C) Gamma D) X rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gamma

Explanation:

Cobalt therapy or cobalt-60 therapy is the medical use of gamma rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

 

Cobalt 60 is a synthetic radioactive isotope of cobalt with a half-life of 5.2714 years. It is produced artificially in nuclear reactors.

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A) Combustion B) Photosynthesis
C) Respiration D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Photosynthesis

Explanation:

Photosynthesis process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Green plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by photosynthesis. 

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is maintained by several processes, including photosynthesis, respiration and combustion. 

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Q:

When driving in reverse you should

A) Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary
C) Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger D) Sound your horn to warn other drivers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary

Explanation:
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Which of the following is a healthy blood pressure level?

A) 120/80 B) 140/90
C) 135/75 D) 130/70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120/80

Explanation:

A normal reading would be any blood pressure below 120/80 mm Hg and above 90/60 mm Hg in an adult. If you're in the normal range, no medical intervention is needed.

However, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight to help prevent hypertension from developing.

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