Biology
Human Physiology and Anatomy
2,235 Questions
Human physiology and anatomy explore the structural organization and biological functions of the human body and its systems. Questions focus on the primary roles of organs, hormones, cellular components, and developmental processes. These fundamentals are integral to medical entrance tests and general science sections.
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Human Physiology and Anatomy Questions
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Frog
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Lizard
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Fish
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Hookworm
A
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Explanation
Pulmocutaneous circulation is a unique characteristic of amphibians, like frogs.
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Snails
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Squids
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Geoducks
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Cuttlefish
B
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Explanation
Squids have closed circulatory system.
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Sponges
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Molluscs
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Echinodermates
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Earthworms
B
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In molluscs and freshly molted aquatic arthropods, the open circulatory system functions as a hydrostatic skeleton.
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Only A
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Only B
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Only C
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Both A and B
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Both B and C
C
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Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain acid hydrolase enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. They can be described as the stomach of the cell. Lysosomes digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria.
D
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The five main steps in animal nutrition are: ingestion (taking in food), digestion (breaking down food), absorption (taking in nutrients), assimilation (using nutrients for growth and repair), and egestion (eliminating waste).
D
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The five main steps in animal nutrition are: 1) Ingestion (taking in food), 2) Digestion (breaking down food), 3) Absorption (taking nutrients into cells), 4) Assimilation (using nutrients for growth/repair), and 5) Egestion (removing undigested waste). This sequence applies from simple organisms like amoeba to complex mammals.
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Anaphylaxis
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Mold allergy
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Rhinitis
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Latex allergy
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None of these
C
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Explanation
This allergy is usually caused by pollens.
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65%
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70%
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80%
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None of these
B
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The human body contains approximately 70% water by mass. Water is essential for various biological processes including temperature regulation, waste removal, and nutrient transport. Different tissues have varying water content - blood is about 92% water, while bones contain about 22% water.
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Homeostasis of calcium level in blood
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Phagocytosis of xenobiotics
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Manufacturing of Blood Cells
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Protection of delicate organs
B
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Neutrophils are active in phagocytosis and defend us against harmful viruses, bacteria and other foreign intruders. Bones do not perform phagocytosis.
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Protection
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Sensation
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Secretion
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None of these
D
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All of the above are the functions of epithelial tissues.
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Secretin
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Myomesin
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Titin
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Myosins
A
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Secretin is a hormone that controls the secretions into the duodenum, and also separately, water homeostasis throughout the body. It is produced in the S cells of the duodenum in the crypts of Lieberkühn.
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It transports nutrients from their sites of absorption to different tissues and organs for storage.
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It carries waste products of metabolism from different tissues.
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It transports respiratory gases.
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It uniformly distributes water, H+ and chemical substances all over the body.
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All of the above
E
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This is the correct answer.
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skin
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lungs
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liver
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intestine
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Medical
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Radio communication
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Dangerous flying
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Night flying
B
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Explanation
FRTOL stands for Flight Radio Telephony Operator's License, which certifies pilots in radio communication procedures and phraseology. It's mandatory for operating aircraft radio equipment. The other options are incorrect: medical is covered under Class 1/2 certificates, 'dangerous flying' is not a formal category, and night flying has separate requirements but isn't what FRTOL covers.
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Liver
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Karyotype
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Red blood cells
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Stomach
C
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Explanation
Mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) in mammals lose their nucleus during development to make more space for hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. This adaptation allows RBCs to be flexible enough to squeeze through tiny capillaries. Liver cells, stomach cells, and karyotype (which is a chromosome arrangement, not a cell type) all contain nuclei.