Description : What kind of poisoning is known as plumbism (pron: plum - biz - em)?
Last Answer : ANSWER: LEAD POISONING
Description : The tendency of a plant to grow toward light is called: a) photosynthesis b) photoinduction c) phototropism (pron: fo-tot-row-piz-em) d) photolysis (pron: fo-tol-eh-sis)
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- PHOTOTROPISM
Description : What vascular tissue brings water and minerals to the leaves? a) phloem (pron: flow-em) b) xylem c) cambium d) rhizomes (pron: rye-zom)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- XYLEM
Description : Lengthening of long bones in humans occurs in a particular area of the bone. This area is called the: a) medullary canal b) cancellous bone c) periosteum (pron: per-E-ahs-tee-em) d) epiphysis (pron: eh-pif-eh-sis)
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- Epiphysis
Description : What is 'I'm afreerd there's a orkard gen 'i'm'n in 'em, Sir,' in modern english?
Last Answer : Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want
Description : Eggs leave the female bird's body through the: a) oviduct b) cloaca c) syrinx (pron: sir-inks) d) urinary tract
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- CLOACA
Description : Assertion: The antibodies separated from serum are homogenous. Reason : Monoclonal antibodies are homogenous immunological reagents.
Last Answer : Assertion: The antibodies separated from serum are homogenous. Reason : Monoclonal antibodies are ... both the assertion and reason are false
Description : If you suspect major deficiency of antibodies in a person, to which of the following would you look for confirmatory evidence? (a) Haemocytes (b) Serum globulins (c) Fibrinogen in plasma (d) Serum albumins
Last Answer : (b) Serum globulins
Description : Serum differs from blood in (a) lacking globulins (b) lacking albumins (c) lacking clotting factors (d) lacking antibodies.
Last Answer : (c) lacking clotting factors
Description : What is the name of first milk/secretion (rich in antibodies) from the mammary glands of cattle after giving birth? a. Colostrum b. Serum c. Lactation d. Montana
Last Answer : a. Colostrum
Description : Hyperimmune serum is serum with a higher than normal level of _____. a. antigens b. antibodies c. toxins d. immune cells
Last Answer : b. antibodies
Description : Passive artificial immunity occurs in the body when a/an _____ is injected into the body or when a developing fetus receives antibodies across the placenta. a. antibody-rich serum b. antigens c. haptens d. adjuvant
Last Answer : a. antibody-rich serum
Description : In an ELISA, the primary antibody represents a. The patient‘s serum. b. The antibody recognizing the secondary antibody. c. The enzyme-linked (labeled) antibody. d. The antibodies having been washed away.
Last Answer : b. The antibody recognizing the secondary antibody.
Description : Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves immune complexes formed when antigens bind to antibodies? a) Type III Type III hypersensitivity is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid ... , or delayed-type, hypersensitivity occurs 24-72 hours after exposure to an allergen.
Last Answer : a) Type III Type III hypersensitivity is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, serum sickness, certain types of nephritis, and some types of bacterial endocarditis.
Description : The following allergic drug reaction is caused by circulating antibodies: A. Serum sickness B. Anaphylactic shock C. Systemic lupus erythematosus D. Angioedema
Last Answer : A. Serum sickness
Description : Bile has what function in digestion? a) emulsify lipids b) digest proteins c) gluconeogenesis (pron: glue-ko-nee-o-gen-e-sis) d) digest carbohydrates
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- EMULSIFY LIPIDS
Description : Proteins which are responsible for defence mechanism are called (A) Antimetabolites (B) Antibodies (C) Antimycins (D) Apoproteins
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : T cells can recognise (A) Free antigens (B) Antigens bound to cells (C) Antigens bound to antibodies (D) Antigens bound to MHC proteins
Last Answer : Answer : D
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 : 'Antibodies', which protect our body from infections, are which type of compounds? (1) Carbohydrates (2) Fats (3) Proteins (4) Vitamins
Last Answer : (3) Proteins Explanation: Antibodies are large Y-shaped proteins that are produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Description : The antibodies are (a) proteins (b) carbohydrates (c) lipids (d) germs.
Last Answer : (a) proteins
Description : Numerous antibodies can be prepared, against one antigen, each binds to unique epitopes. How is this antibody diversity generated? A- By rearrangements of the DNA encoding the variable regions of the heavy ... proteins can physically change their shape to bind different epitopes D- Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : Most of the fungi commonly observed are members of this group of fungi, which includes toadstools, mushrooms and puffballs. This group of fungi is known as: a) Phycomycetes (pron: fI-kO-my-seats) b) Ascomycetes ... ) c) Basidomycetes (pron: beh-sid-E-O-my-seats) d) Plyocetes (pron: ply-O-seats)
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- Basidomycetes
Description : Increased serum alanine during fasting is due to (A) Breakdown of muscle proteins (B) Decreased utilization of non essential amino acids (C) Leakage of aminoacids to plasma (D) Impaired renal function
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A/G ratio is (A) Strength of proteins (B) ratio of serum proteins (C) ratio of ceruloplasmin (D) None of these
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the assessment of protein reserve? a. Conventional serum proteins such as albumin and globulin are early indicators of malnutrition b. The ... d. Measurement of urea excretion in urine can be used as a measurement of protein breakdown
Last Answer : Answer: d Since protein is the functional and structural chemical of the body, most nutritional assessment techniques are estimates of protein reserves. The actual nitrogen balance can ... patients convert from reactive to anergic, and reactivity can be restored by nutritional repletion
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning metabolic derangements in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome which may follow progressive shock? a. Alterations in glucose ... The serum aromatic amino acids fall rapidly as they are actively used in oxidative metabolism
Last Answer : Answer: b, c A broad spectrum of metabolic abnormalities become apparent in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome following shock. Disruption of the normal cycles of carbohydrate, ... acetyl coenzyme A. This results in reduced serum level of leucine, isoleucine and valine
Description : The complement system consists of a series of serum proteins that exist in a quiescent or very low-level state of activation in the uninfected host. Which of the following ... certain complement components serve as chemoattractants to additional cellular components of the host defense mechanism
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d Complement activation can occur through either classic or alternate (properdin) pathways, both of which eventuate in deposition of terminal complement pathway components on the ... and release of lysosomal enzymes that can directly damage certain target tissues, such as the lung
Description : Interleukin-6 is recognized as the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic protein synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true ... physiologic role of acute phase proteins are to reduce the systemic effects of tissue damage
Last Answer : Answer: c, d IL-6 is now recognized at the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Glucocorticoid hormones augment ... that generally inhibit the tissue destruction that is associated with the local initiation of inflammation
Description : Serum if blood plasma minus its? A. Calcium ions B. Clotting proteins (Answer) C. Globulins D. none
Last Answer : B. Clotting proteins (Answer)
Description : Each of the following may contribute to formation of oedema EXCEPT C A. decreased plasma oncotic pressure increased intravascular hydrostatic pressure C. increased serum albumin D. decreased serum proteins
Last Answer : increased serum albumi
Description : Which of the following statements is true for lymph? (a) WBC + serum (b) Blood – RBCs and some proteins (c) RBCs + WBCs + plasma (d) RBCs + proteins + platelets
Last Answer : (b) Blood – RBCs and some proteins
Description : Which of the following group of compounds is most soluble in water? w) alkanes (pron: ak-KANES) x) alcohols y) aldehydes (pron: al-deh-HIDES) z) alkenes (pron: al-KEENS)
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALCOHOLS
Description : Azo (pron: A-zo) Compounds characteristically are compounds containing the group: w) C2 x) N2 y) O2 z) Cl2
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- N2 (N = N)
Description : If we were to completely eliminate one group of marine organisms from the ocean, which would most likely be fatal to marin fish populations? Elimination of: a) urchins b) diatoms (pron: DIE-a-toms) c) starfishes d) sea anemones (pron: a-NEM-a-nees)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- DIATOMS
Description : what is the difference between blood group A and group B (types of antibodies and antigens) ? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : In which blood group,antibodies are absent ?
Last Answer : In which blood group,antibodies are absent ? A. A B. B C. AB D. O
Description : A person with 'AB' blood group is sometimes called a universal recipient because of the – (1) lack of antigen in his blood (2) lack of antibodies in his blood (3) lack of both antigens and antibodies in his blood (4) presence of antibodies in his blood
Last Answer : (2) lack of antibodies in his blood
Description : The following are true about the ABO and rhesus (Rh) system: a. a person of group O is a universal donor b. a person who is group AB has anti-A and anti-B antibodies c. the presence of the D antigen means that the subject is Rh positive d. rhesus antibodies occur naturally
Last Answer : the presence of the D antigen means that the subject is Rh positiv
Description : What is correct for blood group O? (a) No antigens but both a and b antibodies are present. (b) A antigen and b antibody present. (c) Antigen and antibody both absent. (d) A and B antigens and a, b antibodies present.
Last Answer : (a) No antigens but both a and b antibodies are present.
Description : Person with blood group AB is considered as universal recipient because he has (a) both A and B antigens on RBC but no antibodies in the plasma (b) both A and B antibodies in the plasma (c) no antigen on RBC and no antibody in the plasma (d) both A and B antigens in the plasma but no antibodies.
Last Answer : (a) both A and B antigens on RBC but no antibodies in the plasma
Description : One-celled algae enclosed in minute two-part silic shells are called: a) dinoflagellates (pron: die-no-flaj-el-ates) b) coelenterates (pron: sell-en-ter-ates) c) annelids d) diatoms
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- DIATOMS
Description : What are some examples of "they don't make 'em like they used to"?
Last Answer : Toasters. I miss my grandpas ge stainless steel self rising toaster.
Description : Beans! Gotta love 'em! But which ones? (See details)
Last Answer : I like Lima beans, so I would plant them. But… others don’t.
Description : Where can I find a quick loading, easy, flash shoot-em-up game?
Last Answer : I like goofing on this one
Description : Do you actually bake your baked potatoes, or do you just nuke 'em in the microwave?
Last Answer : Rub ‘em in salt and stick them in the microwave. Takes too long for them in the oven.
Description : I've got three days to drive from Chicago to New York... What are the best Can't Miss-em' spots?
Last Answer : I would head straight to Hershey PA and just stay there forget and about NY! I love Chocolate!!
Description : Women: You can't live with 'em, and you can't live without 'em. Why did that saying come to be?
Last Answer : Some man who didn’t want to give up destructive habits that annoy women.