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351.

Function of GABA on CNS is_______________?

A. Neuronal inhibition
B. Neuronal activation
C. Glial cell inhibition
D. Glial cell activation
Answer» B. Neuronal activation
352.

Function of ADH is________________?

A. Water reabsorption
B. Water excretion
C. Na+ absorption
D. K+ secretion
Answer» B. Water excretion
353.

FSH is secreted by_____________?

A. Chromophobes
B. Basophils
C. Acidophiles
D. Theca intern cells
Answer» C. Acidophiles
354.

Formation of a small volume of concentrated urine in dehydration is associated with____________?

A. More reabsorption in the PCT
B. More concentration in loop of Henle
C. More reabsorption of DCT and collecting ducts
D. All of these
Answer» E.
355.

For heparin which of the following is ?

A. Inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin
B. Interferes with action of thrombin
C. Is released by macrophages
D. Is released by mast cells
Answer» D. Is released by mast cells
356.

following are the features of cretinism, except_____________?

A. Pot- belly
B. Idiotic look
C. Normal intelligence
D. Stunted growth
Answer» D. Stunted growth
357.

Following are the changes during accommodation except_______________?

A. Constriction of pupil
B. Dilatation of pupil
C. Convergence of eye ball
D. Increase in the anterior curvature of lens
Answer» C. Convergence of eye ball
358.

Following are local hormones except___________?

A. Insulin
B. Heparin
C. Bradykinin
D. Acetylcholine
Answer» B. Heparin
359.

Following are extrapyramidal tracts except______________?

A. Reticulospinal
B. Corticospinal
C. Rubrospinal
D. Vestibulospinal
Answer» C. Rubrospinal
360.

Fluid content of the blood is______________?

A. Plasma
B. Serum
C. Water
D. Tissue fluid
Answer» B. Serum
361.

First heart sound occurs during the period of________________?

A. Isotonic relaxation
B. Isovolumetric relaxation
C. Isovolumetric contraction
D. Isotonic contraction
Answer» D. Isotonic contraction
362.

First change to occur in the distal segment of cut________________?

A. Myelin degeneration
B. Axonal degeneration
C. Mitosis of schwann cell
D. Sprouting
Answer» C. Mitosis of schwann cell
363.

First change to occur after nerve cut is_______________?

A. Schwan cell mitosis
B. Axonal sprouting
C. Myelin sheath degeneration
D. Nuclear disintegration
Answer» D. Nuclear disintegration
364.

Fertilized ovum usually gets attached to the uterus wall in ____________?

A. 14 days
B. 28 days
C. 8 weeks
D. 1 week
Answer» E.
365.

Features of hypothyroidism does not include______________?

A. Obseity
B. Hypertension
C. High TSH levels
D. Increased risk of infections
Answer» E.
366.

Fats absorbed with the help of bile salts are_______________?

A. Free fatty acid
B. Glycerol
C. Higher fattery acids, diglycerides and monoglycereides
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
367.

Fastest conducting tissue in human heart _________________?

A. AV node
B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers
Answer» E.
368.

False about blood brain barrier is_______________?

A. There are gaps between tight junctions at the active sites
B. There are no gaps between active sites
C. Less activity in the membrane
D. Fibronectin provides a barrier for diffusion
Answer» B. There are no gaps between active sites
369.

Excess of cortisol causes______________?

A. Conn’s syndrome
B. Cushing ‘s syndrome
C. Acromegaly
D. Diabetes insipidus
Answer» C. Acromegaly
370.

ESR depends on_______________?

A. Viscidity
B. Fibrinogen
C. Rouleaux
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
371.

Erythropoietin is produced in the_______________?

A. Bone marrow
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Spleen
Answer» C. Liver
372.

Epinephrine is most closely related in structure to ____________________?

A. Niacin
B. Tyrosine
C. Methionine
D. Glycerol
Answer» C. Methionine
373.

Epicrritic perception of pain occurs at the level of______________?

A. Thalamus
B. Area 3,1,2
C. Areas 5,7
D. Pulvinar
Answer» C. Areas 5,7
374.

Enzymes, which play an important role in calcification are______________?

A. Enolase and Calcitonin
B. Alkaline phosphatase and catalase
C. Alkaline phosphatase and pyrophophatase
D. Pyrophosphatase and carbonic anhydrase
Answer» D. Pyrophosphatase and carbonic anhydrase
375.

Energy expenditure during normal breathing____________?

A. 25% – 50% of total energy spent
B. 50% -75% of total energy spent
C. 15% – 20% of total energy spent
D. 2% – 3% of total energy spent
Answer» E.
376.

Endocrine glands that are not influenced by the pituitary gland include the____________?

A. Thyroid gland, testes , and adrenal medulla
B. Adrenal medulla, parathyroids, and the islets of langerhans
C. Adrenal cortex, parathyroids and ovaries
D. Pancreas, adrenal medulla and thyroid gland
Answer» C. Adrenal cortex, parathyroids and ovaries
377.

Endocrine disorder is the primary cause of______________?

A. Acromegaly
B. Albright’s syndrome
C. Paget’s disease
D. Fibrous dysplasia
Answer» B. Albright’s syndrome
378.

Embryonic hemoglobin is composed of________________?

A. Gamma and beta
B. Epsilon and gamma
C. Alpha and beta
D. Gamma and alpha
Answer» E.
379.

Electromyography is used for________________?

A. To study muscle activity
B. Determine class II malocclusion
C. Determine the centric relation
D. Determine the centric occlusion
Answer» B. Determine class II malocclusion
380.

Effect on force of contraction of heart is_____________?

A. Chronotropic effect
B. Dromotropic effect
C. Bathmotropic
D. Ionotropic effect
Answer» E.
381.

Each kidney contains about ______ nephrons ?

A. One million
B. Two million
C. Four million
D. ½ million
Answer» B. Two million
382.

During the initial part of inspiration, which of the following does not occur ?

A. Intrapulmonary pressure falls
B. Intra thoracic pressure rises
C. Intra-abdominal pressure rises
D. The partial pressure of O2 in dead space rises
Answer» C. Intra-abdominal pressure rises
383.

During inspiration when the diaphragm contracts, the intrapleural pressure becomes_____________?

A. More negative
B. Less negative
C. Positive
D. Equal to the intra alveolar pressure
Answer» B. Less negative
384.

During exercise_____________?

A. Cerebral blood flow increases if there is increase in systolic blood pressure
B. Body temperature increases
C. Blood flow to muscle increases after 1½ minute
D. Lymphatic flow from muscle decrease
Answer» C. Blood flow to muscle increases after 1½ minute
385.

Due fear which of the following hormones increases rapidly _______________?

A. Growth hormones
B. Epinephrine
C. Corticosteroid
D. Thyroid hormone
Answer» C. Corticosteroid
386.

Drumstick is found in_______________?

A. Neutrophils
B. Lymphocytes
C. Monocytes
D. Platelets
Answer» B. Lymphocytes
387.

DOPA and 5 – Hydroxytryptophan are clinically important because______________?

A. They cross Blood Brain Barriers
B. They are acidic precursors of Brain amines
C. They act as neuromodulators
D. They are metabolites of various neurogentic amines
Answer» B. They are acidic precursors of Brain amines
388.

Diuresis is caused by______________?

A. Mannitol
B. Glycerol
C. Urea
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
389.

Distribution of blood flow is mainly regulated by the________________?

A. Arteries
B. Arterioles
C. Capillaries
D. Venules
Answer» C. Capillaries
390.

Differential white blood cell counts in the laboratory are useful in the diagnosis of_______________?

A. Anemia
B. Eosinophilia
C. Vitamin deficiency
D. Spherocytosis
Answer» C. Vitamin deficiency
391.

Delta waves of Electroencephalogram have frequency of ______________?

A. More than 14 cycles per second
B. Between 8 and 13 cycles per second
C. Less than 3.5 cycles per second
D. Between 4 and 7 cycles per second
Answer» D. Between 4 and 7 cycles per second
392.

Delay in blood coagulation results from________________?

A. Human thrombin
B. Heparin
C. Ferric chloride
D. Vit- K
Answer» C. Ferric chloride
393.

Deficiency of cortisol causes_______________?

A. Cushing syndrome
B. Graves’ disease
C. Addison disease
D. Acromegaly
Answer» D. Acromegaly
394.

Decreased MCHC is found in_____________?

A. Microcytic hypochromic anemia
B. Megaloblastic anemia
C. Sideroblastic anemia
D. Vit B12 deficiency
Answer» B. Megaloblastic anemia
395.

Decreased basal metabolic rate is seen in_______________?

A. Obesity
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Feeding
D. Exercise
Answer» B. Hyperthyroidism
396.

Cyanosis or bluish coloration of skin and mucus membrane depends upon______________?

A. The relative proportion of reduced and oxygenated hemoglobin
B. The absolute amount of reduced hemoglobin
C. Thickness of the skin
D. Fragility of capillaries
Answer» C. Thickness of the skin
397.

Cortisol______________?

A. Secretion increases following injury
B. Favours protein synthesis
C. Enhances antigen – antibody reactions
D. Tends to lower blood pressure
Answer» B. Favours protein synthesis
398.

Cortisol levels are maximum during____________?

A. Sleep
B. Early morning
C. Evening
D. Have no change
Answer» C. Evening
399.

Coronary blood flow is usually predominantly controlled by_____________?

A. Auto regulation
B. Hormones
C. Parasympathetic impulses
D. Sympathetic impulse
Answer» B. Hormones
400.

Copious flow of watery saliva is secreted in response to _____________?

A. Parasympathetic stimulation
B. Sympathetic stimulation
C. CNS stimulation
D. sensory stimulation
Answer» B. Sympathetic stimulation