Description : Vitamin E is particularly important for (1) development of teeth (2) carbohydrate metabolism (3) normal activity of sex glands (4) general health of epithelial tissues
Last Answer : (3) normal activity of sex glands Explanation: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and ... body use vitamin K. It also helps widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting inside them.
Description : Vitamin E is particularly important for – (1) development of teeth (2) carbohydrate metabolism (3) normal activity of sex glands (4) general health of epithelial tissues
Last Answer : (3) normal activity of sex glands Explanation: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps improve circulation. Apart from sexual desire itself, circulation is the most important component ... which affects your body's ability to produce sex hormones that promote reproductive system function.
Description : Function of Vitamin A: (A) Healing epithelial tissues (B) Protein synthesis regulation (C) Cell growth (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Which one of the following statements concerning glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is correct? (A) Young R.B.Cs, particularly reticulocytes, contain the highest enzyme activity cells show less enzyme ... PD gene (D) G-6-PD deficiency is precipitated by ingestion of drugs such as aspirin
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : ____ functions in carbohydrate metabolism. a. Zinc c. Riboflavin b. Thiamin d. Vitamin B
Last Answer : b. Thiamin
Description : The function of vitamin K is in (a) Regulation of Ca and P metabolism (b) Carbohydrate metabolism (c) Blood clotting (d) Respiration
Last Answer : (c) Blood clotting
Description : Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function. (a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the ... sex organs. (d) Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall, increases the blood pressure.
Last Answer : (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle
Description : A 63 years old lady presents with abdominal mass and weight loss, was diagnosed as having an ovarian tumour. The most common ovarian tumour in this woman would be: a) Epithelial tumour. b) Germ cell tumour. c) Stromal tumour. d) Sex cord tumour. e) Trophoblastic tumour.
Last Answer : a) Epithelial tumour.
Description : What are epithelial tissues? What are their general function and how is that function associated to the features of the tissue?
Last Answer : Epithelial tissues, also called epithelia, are tissues specialized in the covering of external and internal surfaces of the body. The general function of the epithelium is to provide protection ... intercellular space between each two neighbor cells. Cell Tissue - Image Diversity: epithelial cell
Description : Glucokinase (A) Is widely distributed and occurs in most mammalian tissues (B) Has a high km for glucose and hence is important in the phosphorylation of glucose primarily after ingestion of a carbohydrate rich meal (C) Is widely distributed in Prokaryotes (D) None of these
Last Answer : B
Description : Characteristic of epithelial tissues is
Last Answer : Characteristic of epithelial tissues is A. Never produce glands B. Cells can undergo ... Abundant vascularisationi D. Large intercellular spaces.
Description : A large proportion of oxygen remains unused in the human blood even after its uptake by the body tissues. This O2 (a) acts as a reserve during muscular exercise (b) raises the pCO2 of ... enough to keep oxyhaemoglobin saturation at 96% (d) helps in releasing more O2 to the epithelial tissues.
Last Answer : (a) acts as a reserve during muscular exercise
Description : The inner lining of blood vessels is made up of which tissues? (a) Nervous tissue (b) Epithelial tissue (c) Connective tissue (d) Muscle tissue
Last Answer : (b) Epithelial tissue
Description : An important function of vitamin A is (A) To act as coenzyme for a few enzymes (B) To play an integral role in protein synthesis (C) To prevent hemorrhages (D) To maintain the integrity of epithelial tissue
Description : The end product of carbohydrate metabolism is
Last Answer : The end product of carbohydrate metabolism is A. `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` B. `NH_(3)` and `CO_(2)` C. `NH_(3)` and `H_(2)O` D. `CO_(2)`
Description : Main glucocorticoid hormone responsible for carbohydrate metabolism is
Last Answer : Main glucocorticoid hormone responsible for carbohydrate metabolism is
Description : Hormones involved in carbohydrate metabolism are
Last Answer : Hormones involved in carbohydrate metabolism are A. Insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and parathormone ... , glucagon, nor-epinephrine, and melatonin
Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) ACTH (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Growth hormone
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Serum inorganic phosphorous rises in all the following conditions except (A) Hypoparathyroidism (B) Hypervitaminosis D (C) Chronic renal failure (D) After a carbohydrate-rich meal MINERAL METABOLISM 197
Description : An increase in carbohydrate metabolism is accompanied by temporary decrease in serum: (A) Calcium (B) Phosphate (C) Iron (D) Sodium
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The building up and breaking down of protoplasm are concerned with the metabolism of (A) Carbohydrate (B) Lipid (C) Protein (D) Minerals
Description : The metabolism of protein is integrated with that of carbohydrate and fat through (A) Oxaloacetate (B) Citrate (C) Isocitrate (D) Malate
Description : Compared to the resting state, vigorously contracting muscle shows (A) An increased conversion of pyruvate to lactate (B) Decreased oxidation of pyruvate of CO2 and water (C) A decreased NADH/NAD+ ratio (D) Decreased concentration of AMP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 21
Last Answer : A
Description : Which of the following hormones is not involved in carbohydrate metabolism? (A) Cortisol (B) ACTH (C) Glucogen (D) Vasopressin
Last Answer : D
Description : An essential for converting Glucose to Glycogen in Liver is (A) Lactic acid (B) GTP (C) CTP (D) UTP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 19
Description : The formation of citrate from oxalo acetate and acetyl CoA is (A) Oxidation (B) Reduction (C) Condensation (D) Hydrolysis CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 17
Last Answer : C
Description : Dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate are intercoverted by CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 13 (A) Triose isomerase (B) Phosphotriose isomerase (C) Diphosphotriose isomerase (D) Dihydroxyacetone phosphorylase
Description : In the diet of a diabetic patient, the recommended carbohydrate intake should preferably be in the form of CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 11 (A) Monosaccharides (B) Dissaccharides (C) Polysaccharides (D) All of these
Description : The carbon atom wh ich becomes asymmetric when the straight chain form of monosaccharide changes into ring form is known as CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 9 (A) Anomeric carbon atom (B) Epimeric carbon atom (C) Isomeric carbon atom (D) None of these
Description : The polysaccharide used in assessing the glomerular fittration rate (GFR) is (A) Glycogen (B) Agar (C) Inulin (D) Hyaluronic acid CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 7
Description : Which one is common amongst nucleus, chloroplast and mitochondria? (a) Cristae (b) Thylakoids (c) Nucleic acid (d) Carbohydrate metabolism
Last Answer : Ans. ((c))
Description : In the lens: a. the capsule is made up of type IV collagen b. most metabolism is carried out in the anterior pole c. hexokinase is a rate-limiting enzyme in carbohydrate metabolism d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Link between glycolysis, Krebs’ cycle and β-oxidation of fatty acid or carbohydrate and fat metabolism is (a) oxaloacetic acid (b) succinic acid (c) citric acid (d) acetyl CoA.
Last Answer : (d) acetyl CoA.
Description : Into which of the following acids is glucose broken down in the first stage of carbohydrate metabolism? Is it: a) pyruvic acid (pie-rue-vick acid) b) lactic acid c) hydrochloric acid d) citric acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- PYRUVIC ACID
Description : Xorn in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1896, this woman scientist received her MD from the German University in Prague. After moving to Washington University in the United States, she and her husband ... for their discovery of the course of the catalytic conversion." Name this esteemed woman scientist.
Last Answer : ANSWER: (GERTY) RADNITZ CORI
Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : The muscles, tissues and blood all are made up of------? A. Carbohydrate B. Proteins (Answer)
Last Answer : B. Proteins (Answer)
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly ?
Last Answer : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the ... . Thyroid B. Parathyroid C. Parotid D. Pancreas
Description : What and a system of glands that regulate metabolism and reproduction and other functions?
Last Answer : The Endocrine System.
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? (a) Parotid (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (d) Parathyroid
Description : During menstrual phase, uterine endomestrium, epthelial glands and connective tissues are broken. This is due to
Last Answer : During menstrual phase, uterine endomestrium, epthelial glands and connective tissues are broken. This is ... secretion of FSH D. Lack of estrogen.
Description : Of all the factors that increase the resistance of teeth to dental caries, THE MOST EFFECTIVE is,** A. The general nutrition of a child during the period of tooth formation B. The ... eruption D. Sufficient intake of calcium and Vitamin D during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
Last Answer : B. The intake of fluoride during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary gland Explanation: The pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland" as it controls hormone functions such as our temperature, thyroid activity, growth during childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production' in females.
Description : Sweat glands in mammals are primarily concerned with - (1) removal of excess salts (2) excretion of nitrogenous wastes (3) therrnoregulation (4) sex-attraction
Last Answer : (3) therrnoregulation Explanation: Sweat glands, or sudoriferous glands, are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat. The cause of sweating and body odor stems from our body's ... and balances our body fluids and electrolytes, chemicals in our body such as sodium and calcium.
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones ? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : Pituitary gland
Description : Sweat glands in mammals are primarily concerned with (1) removal of excess salts (2) excretion of nitrogenous wastes (3) thermoregulation (4) sex-attraction
Last Answer : thermoregulation
Description : Hormones act only on specific organs or tissues. These are called (A) Active sites (B) Reaction centre (C) Target organ/Tissue(D) Physiological site HORMONE METABOLISM 231
Description : Glycerol released from adipose tissue by hydrolysis of triglycerides is mainly (A) Taken up by liver (B) Taken up by extrahepatic tissues (C) Reutilised in adipose tissue (D) Excreted from the body FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 85
Description : Choose the correct statement about topical NSAID preparations: A. They produce high drug levels in the blood by avoiding hepatic first pass metabolism B. They produce high drug levels in ... a strong placebo effect D. Interindividual variability in clinical response to these preparations is minimal
Last Answer : C. They elicit symptomatic relief in soft tissue rheumatism mainly by a strong placebo effect
Description : Study the pedigree chart given below. What does it show? (a) Inheritance of a condition like phenylketonuria as an autosomal recessive trait. (b) The pedigree chart is wrong as this is ... disease like haemophilia. (d) Inheritance of a sex-linked inborn error of metabolism like phenylketonuria
Last Answer : (a) Inheritance of a condition like phenylketonuria as an autosomal recessive trait.