Description : When scientists use one of their five senses to gather information?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What calibrated tool was the standard tool for engineers and scientists prior to the invention of the hand-held calculator?
Last Answer : Slide rule
Description : While we believe that BMI is a standard in measuring the fat in our body, there is a growing ______ among scientists that it may not be the best tool to do so. (1) concord (2) consensus (3) congruous (4) confluence
Last Answer : (2) consensus
Description : Is recent research showing marijuana enhances brain function, delays dementia and cures cancers worth considering?
Last Answer : I personally believe that marijuana has many benefits. A number of people, including myself, have experienced relief from their ailments by using marijuana, and it’s saddening to know that so many people are turned off to the marijuana plant.
Description : What enhances your pain tolerance?
Last Answer : The swearing thing is interesting to know. You could probably find more examples in the place you read that in the first place. ..In the mean time, I’m still googling. waits for mod.?
Description : Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization :
Last Answer : Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake ... B. Gastrin C. Insulin D. Glucagon
Description : Software in computer A) Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine B) Increase the speed of central processing unit C) Both of above D) None of above
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Glucagon enhances (A) Hepatic glycogenolysis (B) Muscle glycogenolysis (C) Hepatic glycogenesis (D) Lipogenesis
Description : Vitamin C enhances the intestinal absorption of (A) Potassium (B) Iodine (C) Iron (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Chemical or physical agent which greatly enhances the frequency of mutation.
Last Answer : Ans. Mutagen
Description : Which of the following statements regarding transforming growth factor b (TGF-b) are true? a. TGF-b expression is autoregulated b. TGF-b enhances collagen synthesis c. TGF-b inhibits extracellular matrix production d. TGF-b may inhibit or promote cellular proliferation
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d TGF-b appears to be one of the key cytokines in control of tissue repair. TGF-b is strongly chemotactic for neutrophils, T cells, monocytes, and fibroblasts. ... TGF-b stimulates the proliferation of densely plated human marrow fibroblasts, but is inhibitory at high concentrations
Description : Which of the following is true of sildenafil (a) It enhances sexul enjoyment in normal men (b) It delays ejaculation (c) It is indicated only for treatment of erectile dysfunction in men (d) It blocks cavernosal a2 adrenoceptors
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Coke is made by heating coal in the absence of air at: A. 700 °C B. 1300 °C C. 900 °C D. 1700 °C ANSWER: Why are soft drinks made with chilled water rather than water at room ... B. Chilled water enhances the taste C. Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide D. Chilled water is more hygienic
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Why are soft drinks made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature? A. Ingredients dissolve better in chilled water B. Chilled water enhances the taste C. Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide D. Chilled water is more hygienic
Description : What is the fascist view of state? (1) State enhances the ideal of individualism (2) Nation state is unqucstion ably sovereign. (3) State is the instrument of exploitation in the hands of few. (4) State is under the control of a king
Last Answer : (2) Nation state is unqucstion ably sovereign Explanation: Fascism aggressively asserts the external sovereignty of the nation-state in the international system, pursuing a geopolitical strategy designed to secure ... outside the state." (Source: Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts by S. Ramaswamy)
Description : Bakeries use yeast in bread-making because it – (1) makes the bread hard (2) makes the bread soft and spongy (3) enhances the food values (4) keeps the bread fresh
Last Answer : (2) makes the bread soft and spongy Explanation: Bread is usually made from wheat-flour dough that is cultured with yeast, allowed to rise, and finally baked in an oven. The fermentation due to yeast makes the bread soft and spongy.
Description : Eutrophication of a water body enhances – (1) Organic matter production (2) Biological oxygen demand (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Neither (1) nor (2)
Last Answer : (3) Both (1) and (2) Explanation: Eutrophication is the ecosystem response to the addition of artificial or natural substances, such as nitrates and phosphates, through fertilizers or sew-age. It leads not only to increased levels of nutrients, but increased Biological Oxygen Demand as well.
Description : Choose the correct statement. (A) Coking tendency increases with increasing molecular weight (B) Coking tendency decreases with increasing molecular weight (C) Higher pressure enhances coke formation (D) Coking is an exothermic reaction
Last Answer : (A) Coking tendency increases with increasing molecular weigh
Description : In Hydrofining catalytic desulphurisation process for sweetening of petroleum products, use of hydrogen (A) Enhances the desulphurisation process (B) Minimises coke formation (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)
Description : People living at sea level have around 5 million RBC per cubic millimeter of their blood whereas those living at an altitude to 5400 metres have around 8 million. This is because at high altitude ... required amount of O2 to survive (d) there is more UV radiation which enhances RBC production.
Last Answer : (c) atmospheric O2 level is less and hence more RBCs are needed to absorb the required amount of O2 to survive
Description : Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts? (a) IAA and kinetin (b) IAA and gibberellins (c) Sodium chloride and potassium chloride (d) Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
Last Answer : (d) Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
Description : Regarding interferon: a. it is a virus specific molecules b. it acts by neutralizing exotoxin c. it enhances the histocompatibility antigen on cell surface and thereby activate the T cells d. it exerts its effect by integrating itself with the DNA of virus infected cells
Last Answer : it enhances the histocompatibility antigen on cell surface and thereby activate the T cells
Description : By providing high level of assurance on audit reports on financial statements, the auditor a. Guarantees the fair presentation of the financial statements. b. Confirms the accuracy of the ... financial statements. d. Assures the readers that fraudulent activities of employees have been detected.
Last Answer : Enhances the credibility of the financial statements.
Description : Which of the following statements about independent financial statement audit is incorrect? a. The term "scope of the audit" refers to audit procedures deemed necessary in the circumstances ... uncover material misstatement is eliminated when the auditor conducts the audit in accordance with PSAs.
Last Answer : The risk that the auditor will fail to uncover material misstatement is eliminated when the auditor conducts the audit in accordance with PSAs.
Description : Software in computer a. Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine b. Increase the speed of central processing unit c. Both of above d. None of above
Last Answer : Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
Description : Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation. (a) Insulin (b) Glucagon (c) Secretin (d) Gastrin
Last Answer : (a) Insulin
Description : What are the advantages of the functional structure? a) It enhances communication between top and low level managers. b) It makes communication easy among people from different functions. c) It ... easy among people from the same specialists. d) It enhances team spirit throughout the organization.
Last Answer : It makes communication easy among people from the same specialists
Description : Presence of carbon monoxide in atmosphere produced by decomposition of chlorophyll and haemoglobin breakdown of some animals, beyond TLV (>50 ppm) (A) Acts as a green house gas thereby raising earth's ... (B) Causes asphyxia (C) Causes increase in sea level (D) Enhances the green house effect
Last Answer : (B) Causes asphyxia
Description : The _____ cell contains on its surface a CD4 receptor site that enhances binding to the macrophage. a. Helper T b. molecular patterns (PAMPs) c. plasma d. B
Last Answer : a. IgG
Description : High endurance limit of carburised machine parts is because of the fact that carburisation (A) Suppresses any stress concentration produced in the parts (B) Enhances the yield point of the material (C) Introduces a compressive layer on the surface (D) Produces a better surface finish
Last Answer : (C) Introduces a compressive layer on the surface
Description : Which of the following if present in iron ore, enhances its value? (A) Alumina (B) Alkali oxide (C) Lime & Magnesia (D) None of these
Last Answer : C) Lime & Magnesia
Description : When percentage of mica present in sand is large, it (a) Reduces the strength of mortar, or concrete (b) Increases the strength of mortar or concrete (c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength (d) Enhances the strength of mortar, or concrete, but only marginally
Last Answer : (c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength
Description : The process of communication enhances through: (a) belongings/common (b) Security and freedom to make choices (c) Informality of meeting and avoidance of pressure (d) all of these
Last Answer : (d) all of these
Description : Use of telecast materials (a) Enhances concentration and learning (b) Reduces the burden of the teacher (c) Increases retention power (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Last Answer : a. Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
Description : These TQM initiatives reduce administrative overhead; reduces the R&D cycle time and enhances the effectiveness of the promotion and sales budget. a. Concurrent Engineering (CCE); Channel Support systems ... Inventory d. Channel Support systems and Six Sigma e. Quality Initiative Training (QIT)
Last Answer : b. Quality Function Deployment and Benchmarking
Description : Java Servlet i) is key component of server side java development ii) is a small pluggable extension to a server that enhances functionality iii) runs only in Windows Operating System iv) allows developers to customize any java ... & iv are true C) ii, iii & iv are true D) i, ii & iv are true
Last Answer : D) i, ii & iv are true
Description : A major benefit of using event sponsorship is that it A)enhances personal selling efforts. B)provides an excellent back-drop for advertisements. C)can provide large amounts of free media coverage. D)effectively neutralises the negative effects of unfavourable public relations.
Last Answer : C)can provide large amounts of free media coverage.
Description : Which one of the following statement not true for organic manure ? a) It enhances water holding capacity of soil . b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients c) It provides humus to soil. d) It improves texture of soil.
Last Answer : b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients
Description : Cyclic nucleotides exert the following action on salt transport across intestinal mucosal cells: A. Both cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP enhance Cland HCO3 - secretion B. Cyclic AMP enhances but cyclic GMP ... Cl- reabsorption D. Both cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP enhance Na+ and Cl- reabsorption
Last Answer : A. Both cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP enhance Cland HCO3 – secreti
Description : Cisapride enhances gastrointestinal motility by: A. Activating serotonin 5-HT4 receptor B. Activating muscarinic M3 receptor C. Blocking dopamine D2 receptor D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Activating serotonin 5-HT4 receptor
Description : Select the prokinetic-antiemetic drug which at relatively higher doses blocks both dopamine D2 as well as 5-HT3 receptors and enhances acetylcholine release from myenteric neurones: A. Cisapride B. Prochlorperazine C. Metoclopramide D. Domperidon
Last Answer : C. Metoclopramide
Description : The following is true of anti-H.pylori therapy except: A. It is indicated in all patients of peptic ulcer B. Resistance to any single antimicrobial drug develops rapidly C. Concurrent ... efficacy of the regimen D. Colloidal bismuth directly inhibits H.pylori but has poor patient acceptability
Last Answer : A. It is indicated in all patients of peptic ulcer
Description : Select the hypolipidemic drug that enhances lipoprotein synthesis, fatty acid oxidation and LDLreceptor expression in liver through paroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α: A. Lovastatin B. Atorvastatin C. Bezafibrate D. Nicotinic acid
Last Answer : C. Bezafibrate
Description : The following is true of rivastigmine except: A. It is a relatively selective inhibitor of G1 isoform of acetylcholinesterase B. It has been found to retard disease progression in ... 's disease symptom score D. It enhances cerebral cholinergic transmission with only mild peripheral effect
Last Answer : B. It has been found to retard disease progression in Alzheimer's disease
Description : Addition of a progestin for 10-12 days each month to estrogen replacement therapy in menopausal women is recommended because the progestin: A. Blocks the increased risk of myocardial ... vulval atrophy occurring in postmenopausal women D. Enhances the metabolic benefits of estrogen treatment
Last Answer : The estrogen commonly used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women is: A. Ethinylestradiol B. Estradiol benzoate C. Diethylstilbestrol D. Conjugated estrogens
Description : Aldosterone enhances Na+ reabsorption in renal tubules by: A. Stimulating carbonic anhydrase B. Activating Na+ K+ ATPase C. Inducing the synthesis of Na+ K+ ATPase D. Inducing renal prostaglandin synthesis
Last Answer : C. Inducing the synthesis of Na+ K+ ATPase
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about pioglitazone: A. It acts as an agonist on nuclear paroxisome proliferator receptor γ B. It enhances transcription of insulin responsive genes C. It lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes mellitus without causing hyperinsulinemia D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about actions of insulin: A. It favours translocation of glucose transporters from intracellular site to the plasma membrane B. It enhances transcription of lipoprotein ... vascular endothelium C. It increases production of the enzyme glucokinase D. All of the above
Description : What is true of sildenafil: A. It enhances sexual enjoyment in normal men B. It delays ejaculation C. It improves penile tumescence in men with erectile dysfunction D. It blocks cavernosal α2 adrenoceptors
Last Answer : C. It improves penile tumescence in men with erectile dysfunction