Description : Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of: a. Industrial wastes poured into water bodies b. Extent to which water is polluted with organic compounds c. Amount of carbon monoxide inseparably combined with haemoglobin d. Amount of oxygen needed by green plants during night
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : What would be the consequences of deficiency of hemoglobin in your body? -Biology
Last Answer : The deficiency of hemoglobin in our body is called anemia. In anemia, the blood is unable to carry the sufficient amount of oxygen required by the body. So, respiration would be less and less ... deficient person will feel weak, pale, lethargic and will be unable to perform heavy physical work.
Description : Which of the following statements concerning abnormalities of the haemoglobin molecule is true? 1) Alpha thalassaemia is due to a deficiency of beta-chain production 2) HbS is caused by a ... is an adverse prognostic sign 5) oliguneoclitide probes may assist in the diagnosis of haemoglobinopathies
Last Answer : Answers-2 Alpha Thalassaemia is due to abnormalities of the alpha chain. Persistence of HbF has survival advnatages in severely affected subjects. C-alpha 16, beta 11. e-Hb electrophoresis(Dr Shu Ho)
Description : In iron deficiency anaemia, the following is decreased: a. MCV (mean cell volume) b. ferritin c. MCH (mean cell haemoglobin) d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : A patient of iron deficiency anaemia has been put on iron therapy. What should be the rate of rise in haemoglobin level of blood so that response is considered adequate: A. 0.05 – 0.1 g% per week B. 0.1 – 0.2 g% per week C. 0.5 – 1.0 g% per week D. More than 1.0 g% per week
Last Answer : C. 0.5 – 1.0 g% per week
Description : Peristalsis is the process of synchronized contractions of the muscular wall of the digestive tube. Peristaltic movements may occur from the esophagus until and including the bowels. The ... and megaesophagus (enlargement of the esophagus). Digestion System - Image Diversity: peristaltic movements
Last Answer : From the lumen to the external surface what are the tissues that form the digestive tube wall?
Description : Assertion `:` Most of the human haemoglobin in our body has `2 alph` and `2 beta` polypeptide chains. Reason `:` Haemoglobin is a conjugate protein an
Last Answer : Assertion `:` Most of the human haemoglobin in our body has `2 alph` and `2 beta` polypeptide ... False. D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : The majority of carbon dioxide produced by our body cells is transported to the lungs as (a) attached to haemoglobin (b) dissolved in the blood (c) as bicarbonates (d) as carbonates.
Last Answer : (c) as bicarbonates
Description : How are fats digested in our bodies? Where does this process take place? -Biology
Last Answer : The small intestine is the site of the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It receives the secretions of the liver and pancreas for this purpose. The food coming from the ... the proteins to amino acids, complex carbohydrates into glucose and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Description : How are fats digested in our bodies ? Where does this process take place ? -Biology
Last Answer : Digestion of fats takes place in the small intestine. Bile juice secreted by the liver poured in the intestine along with pancreatic juice. The bile salts present in the bile juice ... intestine secrete intestinal juice which contains lipase enzyme that converts fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Description : Are there nuclear reactions going on in our bodies? -Biology
Last Answer : Yes, there are nuclear reactions constantly occurring in our bodies, but there are very few of them compared to the chemical reactions, and they do not affect our bodies much. All physical objects are ... them. Nuclear reactions can lead to chemical damage, which the body may notice and try to fix.
Description : What kind of legal consequences might our neighbor's face?
Last Answer : Your neighbor might get charged for the fire call. And they might get a misdemeanor ticket for dumping hot ashes/coals. All depends on the jurisdiction.
Description : What would be the consequences if we had to rely on the states to protect our rights?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Many times food cravings are our bodies way of telling us something is lacking in our diet, so what does my body want that I crave bread and butter?
Last Answer : According to WebMD, carb cravings indicate low serotonin levels. and probably cancer http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/craving-carbs
Description : Around what year do you think robotic enhancements for our bodies will be available?
Last Answer : Currently available (life changing but pricey ) .. ..ReWalk robotic exoskeleton looks like science-fiction, but helps paraplegics walk again http://www.pcworld.com/article/2866676/software-health/rewalk-robotic-exoskeleton-looks-like-science-fiction-but-helps-paraplegics-walk-again.html
Description : Can the vitamins from lotions be absorbed for use by our bodies?
Last Answer : Actually, some things do go through the skin barrier. Water soluble vitamin like vitamin C has been shown to be delivered but it is unstable. It's useful for skin health when applied topically, but you ... had eaten it. Here is a good reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673383/
Description : How come when we scratch to relieve an itchy spot on our bodies, another itch appears in a different area nearby?
Last Answer : histamine receptors become activated, to me its a natural reaction for your body to be all, “oh hey lets scratch off the dirts in the pores or something” thats my unscientific research for you :D
Description : What do souls look like and where are they located in our bodies?
Last Answer : Good luck with this one here. :)
Description : What if our bodies were vehicles of smaller creatures?
Last Answer : They are. We carry all kinds of fauna inside of us.
Description : Why do our bodies do the wrong things so often?
Last Answer : Because life is messy. And we’re not the only things living on us. Not everything is symbiotic and beneficial.
Description : Do our bodies absorb vitamin D from the sun even if we are in the shade?
Last Answer : I don't think you can absorb sufficient vitamin D in the shade, but you can do it without getting a sunburn. Direct sun exposure to your arms and legs for five to 10 minutes daily is sufficient ... or taking vitamin supplements. [same link; you might want to read it for more info about vitamin D]
Description : I heard it somewhere: we can live without food for a month, without water for a week, but we can't live without hope. Is this true? and if it is Why is it? What does it actually happen in our bodies?
Last Answer : answer:I’ve heard the same thing…..but not sure about the reality of it. I suppose if you have no hope, no will to live, you won’t do much to stay alive. Will be interesting to see what others can add to this….
Description : When our body goes inside a Black Hole an effect acts on our bodies. What is the effect called? -Space
Last Answer : Of course, no matter what type of black hole you fall into, you're ultimately going to get torn apart by the extreme gravity. No material, especially fleshy human bodies, could survive intact. So once you pass beyond the edge of the event horizon, you're done. There's no getting out.
Description : Which is the vitamin that is most readily manufactured in our bodies? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Vitamin D'
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Why do our bodies sweat ?
Last Answer : Drinking less water releases excess heat and sweat to control body temperature. On the other hand, if you drink enough water, the temperature is controlled a lot and sweating is less.
Description : Many have already said that this is true! Do you think so? :)
Last Answer : I don't believe in that.
Description : What is the name given to the point at which our bodies are balanced centre of grvity?
Last Answer : base
Description : How do our bodies respond to fats and sugars?
Description : When collision between these bodies formed large bodies during the formation of our solar system?
Description : Which of the following is incorrect regarding schedule VI of our Constitution? (1) The areas are administered as Autonomous districts over which the executive authority of the states extends (2) ... 4) It deals with the administration of the tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland
Last Answer : (4) It deals with the administration of the tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland Explanation: Schedule VI of our Constitution does not deal with the administration of the tribal ... in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh in VI schedule of Indian Constitution.
Description : The vitamin that is most readily manufactured in our bodies is – (1) vitamin A (2) vitamin B (3) vitamin C (4) vitamin D
Last Answer : (4) vitamin D Explanation: Vitamin D is not really a vitamin, but a precursor for the most potent steroid hormone in the human body. It can be obtained from exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially during the early morning hours.
Description : The vitamin that is most readily manufactured in our bodies is (1) vitamin A (2) vitamin B (3) vitamin C (4) vitamin D
Last Answer : vitamin D
Description : ___is rupture of red cells with release of intracellular haemoglobin can occur if the Antibody has the property of hemolysin. a) Agglutination b) Hemolysis c) Reaction
Last Answer : b) Hemolysis is the rupture of red blood cells with the release of intracellular hemoglobin, and it can occur if the antibody has the property of hemolysin. Hemolysis is the destruction or ... bacteria, and viruses, and it is a key principle in many diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
Description : What is the best way to increase Haemoglobin level?
Last Answer : Not really enough info to go but in a nutshelll – Find the cause of the low heamoglobin and correct it.
Description : Carbon monoxide has how much greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen? -Do You Know?
Description : Which form an irreversible complex With haemoglobin of blood? -Do You Know?
Description : Haemoglobin contains
Last Answer : Haemoglobin contains A. `Fe^(++)` B. `Mg^(++)` C. `Na^(++)` D. `Ca^(++)`
Description : Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes without haemoglobin. Supplementing his die
Last Answer : Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature, nucleated ... and cobalamine C. Riboflavin D. Iron compounds
Description : In mammlian RBC, the percentage of haemoglobin is
Last Answer : In mammlian RBC, the percentage of haemoglobin is A. `10%` B. `20%` C. `30%` D. `48%`
Description : In which state iron is present in haemoglobin.
Last Answer : In which state iron is present in haemoglobin. A. Unironic B. `Fe^(2+)` C. `Fe^(3+)` D. None of the above
Description : The number of polypeptide chains present in a molecule of haemoglobin is/are
Last Answer : The number of polypeptide chains present in a molecule of haemoglobin is/are A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 2
Description : Content of haemoglobin `//` 100 ml of Blood `:-`
Last Answer : Content of haemoglobin `//` 100 ml of Blood `:-` A. 15 gm B. 20 gm C. 10gm D. 5 gm
Description : Assertion `:-` In the alveoli, dissociation of `CO_(2)` from carbamino-haemoglobin takes place Reason `:-` In the alveoli `P_(CO_(2))` is low and `P_(
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` In the alveoli, dissociation of `CO_(2)` from carbamino-haemoglobin takes place Reason ` ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion : Smoking makes oxgyen less available to the body Reason : In presence `CO,O_2` binds less with haemoglobin.
Last Answer : Assertion : Smoking makes oxgyen less available to the body Reason : In presence `CO,O_2` binds less ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion `:-` Low concentration of oxygen allow dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin. Reason `:-` CO has more affinity with Haemoglobin as compares to oxyg
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Low concentration of oxygen allow dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin. Reason `:-` CO has more ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion `:-` Haemoglobin can not get saturated with oxygen more than `97%`. Reason `:-` With a rise in `PO_(2)`, the affinity between `O_(2)` & haem
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Haemoglobin can not get saturated with oxygen more than `97%`. Reason `:-` With a ... False. D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Given below graphs an oxygen dissociation curve `:-` Where in the body will haemoglobin be saturation at the percentage shown at points X,Y and Z.
Last Answer : Given below graphs an oxygen dissociation curve `:-` Where in the body will haemoglobin be ... ventricle , Y-Right ventricle, Z-Systemic artery
Description : The oxygen - haemoglobin dissociation curve will show a right shift in case of
Last Answer : The oxygen - haemoglobin dissociation curve will show a right shift in case of A. High `pCO_(2)` B. High ... `pCO_(2)` D. Less `H^(+)` concentration