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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:

Increasing the Alveolar ventilation rate will

A) Increase the rate of carbon dioxide diffusion from the blood to the alveoli B) Decrease the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli
C) Increase the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli D) Have no effect on either partial pressure or diffusion rate of gases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Increase the rate of carbon dioxide diffusion from the blood to the alveoli

Explanation:

Increasing the Alveolar ventilation rate will increase the rate of carbon dioxide diffusion from the blood to the alveoli.

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Q:

A piece of land almost surrounded by water

A) island B) isthumus
C) peninsula D) strait
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) peninsula

Explanation:

We know that, peninsula is a piece of land that surrounded by water on three sides.  Hence, it is what A piece of land almost surrounded by water i.e, three sides water and one side land.

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Q:

Cartography is the science of

A) coins B) maps
C) cartoons D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) maps

Explanation:

Cartography is the science which deals with the study and practice of making maps.

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Q:

What is a ready queue?

Answer

The processes that are residing in the main memory and are ready and waiting to execute are kept on a list called the ready queue.

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Q:

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

99 : 101 :: 90 : ?

A) 111 B) 909
C) 110 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 110

Explanation:
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Q:

Which generation of computer is still under development?

A) 5th B) 4th
C) 3rd D) 2nd
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5th

Explanation:

5th generation of computers are still under development depending on the artificial intelligence.

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Q:

Which article is related to Special Address by the president?

A) Article 87 B) Article 86
C) Article 85 D) Article 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Article 87

Explanation:

Article 87 is related to Special Address by the president.

 

Other Articles Relate to :

Article 84 - Qualification for membership of Parliament.

Article 85 - Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution.

Article 86 - Right of President to address and send messages to Houses.

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