Description : Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Degenerationof nerve cells'
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Description : Alzheimer's disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration?
Last Answer : Degeneration of nerve cells
Description : What is "ALZHEIMER'S" disease? (1) It is a disorder of the brain (2) It affects liver (3) It affects kidney (4) It affects human immune system
Last Answer : (1) It is a disorder of the brain Explanation: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disease of the brain leading to the irreversible loss of neurons and the loss of intellectual ... to impede social or occupational functioning. Alzheimer's disease is also known as simply Senile Dementia.
Description : What is “ALZHEIMER’S” disease ? (1) It is a disorder of the brain (2) It affects liver (3) It affects kidney (4) It affects human immune system
Last Answer : It is a disorder of the brain
Description : In human osmoregulation takes place by------? A. Liver B. Kidney (Answer) C. Spleen D. Lungs
Last Answer : B. Kidney (Answer)
Description : Kupffer’s cells occur in (a) spleen (b) kidney (c) brain (d) liver.
Last Answer : d) liver.
Description : Which one of the following human organs is often called the “graveyard” of RBCs? (a) Gall bladder (b) Kidney (c) Spleen (d) Liver
Last Answer : c) Globulin
Description : Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA.
Last Answer : c) dopamine
Description : Which of the following diseases is a rare, transmissible, progressive fatal disease of the central nervous system characterized by spongiform degeneration of the gray matter of the brain? a) ... disease of the nervous system that results in progressive involuntary dance-like movement and dementia.
Last Answer : a) Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s disease The disease causes severe dementia and myoclonus.
Description : Which part of human body is affected by the ALZHEIMER'S disease? (1) Heart (2) Kidney (3) Immune System (4) Brain
Last Answer : (4) Brain Explanation: Alzheimer disease is an irreversible, progressive disorder in which brain cells (neurons) deteriorate, resulting in the loss of cognitive functions, primarily memory, judgment and ... and pattern recognition. It leads to nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain.
Description : Which part of human body is affected by the ALZHEIMER’S disease? (1) Heart (2) Kidney (3) Immune System (4) Brain
Last Answer : Brain
Description : Which of the following types of cells have a latent ability to regenerate? a) Stable Stable cells have a latent ability to regenerate if they are damaged or destroyed and are found in the ... a type of labile cell that multiply constantly to replace cells worn out by normal physiologic processes.
Last Answer : a) Stable Stable cells have a latent ability to regenerate if they are damaged or destroyed and are found in the kidney, liver, and pancreas, among other body organs.
Description : In human beings molybdenum is mainly absorbed from (A) Liver (B) Kidney (C) Intestine (D) Pancreas
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The main sites for oxidative deamination are (A) Liver and kidney (B) Skin and pancreas (C) Intestine and mammary gland (D) Lung and spleen
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Jaundice is caused due to the infection of – (1) brain (2) liver (3) kidney (4) spleen
Last Answer : (2) liver Explanation: Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes caused by increased amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Normally, the liver ... if there is a disruption in this normal metabolism and/or production of bilirubin, jaundice may result.
Description : Which one of the following organs converts glycogen into glucose and purifies the blood? (1) Liver (2) Kidney (3) Lungs (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: Liver produces bile which is stored in the gall bladder. Liver is the largest gland in the body.
Description : Jaundice is caused due to the infection of - (1) Brain (2) Liver (3) Kidney (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (2) Liver
Description : Erythropoiesis starts in (a) spleen (b) red bone marrow (c) kidney (d) liver
Last Answer : (b) red bone marrow
Description : Stool of a person is whitish grey coloured due to malfunction of which of the following organ? (a) Pancreas (b) Spleen (c) Kidney (d) Liver
Last Answer : (d) Liver
Description : Arginase enzyme is formed by (a) Spleen (b) Liver (c) Kidney (d) All
Last Answer : (b) Liver
Description : Site of heat production in the body is (a) Liver (b) Kidney (c) Lung (d) Spleen
Last Answer : (a) Liver
Description : Ist reservoir of blood is spleen and IInd is (a) Kidney (b) Heart (c) Liver (d) Pancreas
Last Answer : (c) Liver
Description : Most important centre of the formation of lymph is : (a) Liver (b) Pancreas (c) Spleen (d) Kidney
Last Answer : Liver
Description : Jaundice is caused due to the infection of (1) Brain (2) Liver (3) Kidney (4) Spleen
Description : The largest cell in the human body is : (1) Nerve cell (2) Muscle cell (3) Liver cell (4) Kidney cell
Last Answer : (1) Nerve cell Explanation: The ovum is the largest cell in the human body, typically visible to the naked eye without the aid of a microscope or other magnification device. The smallest is the male ... isn't a cell, but a peripheral extension. The actual neuron is tiny compared to the egg cell.
Last Answer : Nerve cell
Description : Schizont stage of Plasmodium occurs in human (a) erythrocytes (b) liver cells (c) erythrocytes and liver cells (d) erythrocytes, liver cells and spleen cells
Last Answer : (c) erythrocytes and liver cells
Description : Surplus red blood cells, needed to meet an emergency, are MAINLY stored in what organ of the human body? Is it the: a) pancreas b) spleen c) liver d) kidneys
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- spleen
Description : Immunodeficiency: a) A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes a loss of function b) A disorder or deficiency ... effect and damage the liver. e) It is an immunity disorder which is genetically transferred.
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Fucosidosis is characterized by (A) Muscle spasticity (B) Liver enlargement (C) Skin rash (D) Kidney failure
Description : An important finding in Refsum’s disease is (A) Accumulation of ceramide trihexoside in the kidney (B) Accumulation of phytanic acid in the blood and tissues (C) Accumulation of gangliosides in brain and spleen (D) Skin eruptions
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Relative afferent pupillary defect is seen in: a. age-related macular degeneration b. optic nerve glioma c. unilateral occipital lobe infarction d. third nerve palsy
Last Answer : optic nerve glioma
Description : In injury of the peripheral nerve: a. pure sensory or pure motor nerve tends to regenerate better than mixed nerve b. in neuropraxia, there is anatomical disruption of the nerve c. Wallerian ... occurs 3 days after the injury d. Wallerian degeneration occurs proximal to the site of the injury
Last Answer : pure sensory or pure motor nerve tends to regenerate better than mixed nerve
Description : What are the basic units from which human spare parts can be created? (1) Nerve cells (2) Stern cells (3) Heart cells (4) Kidney cells
Last Answer : (2) Stern cells Explanation: Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and ... characteristics consistent with cells of various tissues such as muscles or nerves through cell culture.
Description : What are the basic units from which human spare parts can be created? (1) Nerve cells (2) Stem cells (3) Heart cells (4) Kidney cells
Last Answer : Stem cells
Description : Jaundice is a disease which affects – (1) Heart (2) Liver (3) Spleen (4) Gail bladder
Last Answer : (2) Liver Explanation: Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes caused by increased amounts of bilirubin in the blood. It is often seen in liver disease such as hepatitis or liver cancer.
Description : Jaundice is a disease which affects (1) Heart (2) Liver (3) Spleen (4) Gall bladder
Description : On average red blood cells live around 120 days. The spleen is the main organ where old red blood cells are destroyed. During the red blood cell destruction the heme groups turn into bilirubin and this substance is then captured by the liver and later excreted in the bowels as part of the bile.
Last Answer : What are the functions of the spleen?
Description : In human body highest concentration of ascorbic acid is found in (A) Liver (B) Adrenal cortex (C) Adrenal medulla (D) Spleen
Description : Where is blood formed in the human body? A. Heart B. Bone marrow C. Spleen D. Liver
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Hepatitis affects which organ of the human body? (1) Liver (2) Pancreas (3) Spleen (4) Small intestine
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is commonly caused by a viral infection. Other causes include heavy alcohol use, certain medications, toxins, other infections, and ... . There are five main types of viral hepatitis; type A, B, C, D, and E.
Description : The largest mixed gland of human body is (1) Thymus (2) Liver (3) Pancreas (4) Spleen
Last Answer : (3) Pancreas Explanation: Pancreas is a mixed gland having both endocrine and exocrine functions. The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum via the pancreatic duct. The endocrine portion secretes two hormones, insulin and glucagon, into the blood.
Description : The largest mixed gland of human body is : (1) Thymus (2) Liver (3) Pancreas (4) Spleen
Last Answer : Pancreas
Description : Which is the largest organ in the human body? A. Liver B. Heart C. Skin (Answer) D. Kidney
Last Answer : C. Skin (Answer)
Description : Tarui disease is characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme: (A) Liver phosphorylase (B) Muscle phosphorylase (C) Muscle and erythrocyte phosphofructokinase (D) Lysosomal acid maltase
Description : Her’s disease is characterized by deficiency of (A) Muscle phosphorylase (B) Liver phosphorylase (C) Debranching enzyme (D) Glycogen synthase