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Gigantism and acromegaly result from hypersecretion of-
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Q. 20 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1982)
Gigantism and acromegaly result from hypersecretion of-
- ADH
- GH
- STH
- None of the above
Ans → (b)GH
Explanation → Gigantism acromegaly results due to the hypersecretion of growth hormone.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1963)
A person living at a high altitude will have-
- High alveolar capacity
- More erythrocytes
- Haemoglobin curve shifted towards right
- All of these
Q. 2 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1964)
The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by-
- Simple diffusion
- Osmosis
- Passive transport
- Active transport
Q. 3 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1965)
Lungs are enclosed in-
- Pericardium
- Peritoneum
- Pleura
- Perichondrium
Q. 4 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1966)
Pasteurization of milk means-
- All bacteria are killed
- Milk is enriched with vitamins
- Pathogenic bacteria are killed
- Milk casein is partially digested
Q. 5 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1967)
Haemoglobin - oxygen dissociation curve is-
- Hyperbolic
- Straight
- Sigmoid
- Constant
Q. 7 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1969)
Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is less than 1 for -
- Potato
- Citrus Fruits
- Castor seeds
- Banana
Q. 8 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1970)
A pacemaker is implanted when one of these is defective-
- SA node
- AV node
- Purkinje fibres
- Bundle of lines
Q. 9 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1971)
Circulation of blood was discovered by-
- Darwin
- Harvey
- Aristotle
- Pasteur
Q. 10 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1972)
The sensation of stomach pain is due to-
- Interoreceptors
- Exteroreceptors
- Proprioreceptors
- Teloreceptors
Q. 11 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1973)
Arbor vitae is mainly composed of-
- Gray Matter
- Neuroglial cells
- White matter
- All of these
Q. 12 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1974)
Atoconium is found in-
- Perilymph
- Haemolymph
- Synovial fluid
- Otolithic membrane
Q. 13 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1975)
Eyelashes are lubricated by-
- Ceruminous glands
- Meibomian glands
- Lacrymal glands
- All of these
Q. 14 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1976)
Structure connected with vision in rabbit is-
- Corpus callosum
- Corpus albicans
- Hippocampus
- Corpora quadrigeuina
Q. 16 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1978)
Which of the following cranial nerves of man is Both sensory or motor?
- Optic
- Vagus
- Olfactory
- Trigeminal
Q. 17 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1979)
Cardiac cycle in man takes about-
- 0.5 seconds
- 1.2 seconds
- 1.0 seconds
- 0.8 seconds
Q. 18 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1980)
RBCs are generally destroyed in the liver, while WBCs are destroyed in-
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Inside various cells of body
- Out side the blood stream
Q. 19 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1981)
The hormone responsible for urine concentration is-
- Vasopressin
- Pitocin
- Thyroxine
- Renin
Q. 20 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1982)
Gigantism and acromegaly result from hypersecretion of-
- ADH
- GH
- STH
- None of the above
Q. 22 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1984)
The calcium level in the blood can be increased by administration of-
- Glucagon
- Thyroxine
- Parathormone
- Clcitonin
Q. 23 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1985)
Shape of an Eye is maintained by-
- Aqueous Humour
- Vitreous humour
- Conjunctiva
- All of these
Q. 24 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1986)
RBCs in the mammals have no nucleus because -
- it has degenerated during development
- they do not have nucleus since early
- nucleus is harmful for RBCs
- Nucleus decrease surface area
Q. 25 of Quiz-1066 (Que-ID : 1987)
Which of the following are respiratory organs of scorpions?
- Lungs
- Book-lungs
- Gills
- Ctenidia
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The sensation of stomach pain is due to-
- Interoreceptors
- Exteroreceptors
- Proprioreceptors
- Teloreceptors
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3873)
An example of enzyme of oxidoreductase class
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1440)
Which of the following is the function of sclera?
- gives the shape to eyeball
- makes it more rigid
- protects inner parts
- all of the above
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2891)
The technique called Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT) is recommended for those females
- who cannot produce an ovum
- who cannot retain the foetus inside uterus
- who cannot provide suitable environment for fertilisation
- all of these
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2839)
Clear cut vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases cannot be observed in
- annual plants
- perennial plants
- biennial plants
- ephemeral plants.
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1047)
Which hormone acts via tyrokinase receptors?
- Steroid hormones
- Thyroid hormone
- Insulin hormone
- All of these
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3345)
Which of the following is correctly matched ?
- Sericulture – Fish
- Aquaculture – Mosquito
- Apiculture – Honeybee
- Pisciculture – Silkmoth
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2941)
Chromosomal theory of inheritance was given by
- Morgan et al
- Sutton and Boveri
- Hugo deVries
- Gregor J. Mendel
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2925)
Which of the following is incorrect regarding ZW – ZZ type of sex determination ?
- It occurs in birds and some reptiles.
- Females are homogametic and males are heterogametic.
- 1:1 sex ratio is produced in the offsprings
- All of these
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3412)
Plasmid is a
- Fungus
- Plasmid
- Part of Plasma membrane
- Extra chromosomal DNA in bacterial cell
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3410)
Restrictipn endonucleases are most widely used in recombinant DNA technology. They are obtained from
- Plasmids
- AH prokaryotic cells
- Bacteriophages
- Bacterial cells
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1976)
Structure connected with vision in rabbit is-
- Corpus callosum
- Corpus albicans
- Hippocampus
- Corpora quadrigeuina
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1974)
Atoconium is found in-
- Perilymph
- Haemolymph
- Synovial fluid
- Otolithic membrane
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3509)
One of the ex situ conservation methods for endangered species is
- Wild life sanctuaries
- Biosphere reserves
- Cryopreservation
- National parks
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3308)
Genetic drift operates only in
- larger populations
- Mendelian populations
- island populations
- smaller populations.
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3465)
Animals undergo inactive stage during winters. It is called
- Acclimatisation
- Hibernation
- Aestivation
- Adapatation
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3446)
The number of deaths in the population during a given period is referred to
- Natality
- Mortality
- Sex-ratio
- None of the above
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3353)
Which of the following is an example of a cross-breed ?
- Mule
- Hilsa
- Hisardale
- Sahiwal
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3407)
Viral genome incroporatcd into host DNA is called:
- Prophase
- Protophage
- Bacteriophage
- None of these
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1974)
Atoconium is found in-
- Perilymph
- Haemolymph
- Synovial fluid
- Otolithic membrane
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1038)
which of the following is called as hormone of abundance?
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Somatostatin
- Glucagon
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3371)
Organic farming does not include
- green manures
- chemical fertilisers
- farmyard manures
- compost
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1530)
The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.
- inferior
- lateral
- superior
- ventral
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1979)
Cardiac cycle in man takes about-
- 0.5 seconds
- 1.2 seconds
- 1.0 seconds
- 0.8 seconds
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2605)
Which of the following is used to assess the level of consciousness?
- Apgar score
- Braden scale
- Glasgow coma scale
- Snellen's chart
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2824)
Which of the following organisms has the highest number of chromosomes?
- Housefly
- Butterfly
- Ophioglossum
- Onion
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3443)
Bacillus thruingiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing nobel:
- Biofertilizers
- Biometallurgical techniques
- Biomineralization processes
- Bioinsecticidal plants
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