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Q:

The study of trees is called

A) Histology B) Andreology
C) Sistology D) Dendrology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dendrology

Explanation:

The study of trees is called Dendrology.

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Q:

The brain and spinal cord are two components of the

A) Central nervous system B) Peripheral nervous system
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Central nervous system

Explanation:

The brain and spinal cord are two components of the Central nervous system which are responsible for sensory information.

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Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension? 

A) A vigorous exercise regimen B) A diet that lacks protein
C) A high-fat diet D) A lack of sleep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A high-fat diet

Explanation:

In the given options, a high-fat diet is the only factor that contributes to hypertension.

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Q:

The brightest color emitted by the sun is

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

Explanation:

The Sun is essentially all colors mixed together, which appear to our eyes as white. The brightest color emitted by the sun is yellow-green.

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Q:

The study of Brain is called as

A) Neurology B) Nephrology
C) Phrenology D) Neurobiology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phrenology

Explanation:

The study of Brain is called as Phrenology

 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Nephrology is the study of kidney.

Neurobiology or Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system

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Q:

The amount of water vapor in the air is called

A) Saturated air B) Precipitation
C) Humidity D) Capacity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Humidity

Explanation:

The amount of water vapor in the air is called Humidity. The amount of water vapor that air acn hold depends on the temperature of the air. The amount of water vapor in the air as compared with the amount of water that the air could hold is called Relative humidity.

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Q:

The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is

A) Nitrogen B) Argon
C) Oxygen D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation:

The atmosphere is a mixture of several gases. Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmoshere and oxygen is next to it. It is 78% in the atmosphere and 21% is oxygen. Remaining 1% is all other gases like argon, hydrogen, neon, etc...

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Q:

What happens the first time buck is beaten?

A) He swears that he'll someday have his revenge on Spitz. B) He learns that he can't get away with stealing another dog's food.
C) He learns he has to obey men, but decides never to surrender inside. D) He has his spirit as well as his body crushed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He learns he has to obey men, but decides never to surrender inside.

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