Biology

Human Physiology and Anatomy

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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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of cell wall?

  1. It provides rigidity to the cell.

  2. It gives shape to the cell.

  3. It checks the entry of certain solutes.

  4. It provides protection to the cell.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cell wall is freely permeable and does not regulate the entry of certain solutes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the function of pili in bacteria?

  1. It protects the cell against adverse environmental conditions.

  2. It assists the cell in attaching to the other surfaces.

  3. It helps in movement of the cell.

  4. It carries genetic information.

  5. It protects the cell against certain antibodies.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pilus (pili) assists the cell in attaching to other surfaces, which is important for genetic recombination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following can be made from donor blood?

  1. Activated factor VII

  2. Recombinant factor VIII

  3. Recombinant factor X

  4. Albumin solution

  5. Rituximab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The albumin solution is suitable for medical use generally at concentrations of 5-25%. Human albumin is often used to replace lost fluid, and help restore blood volume in trauma, burns and surgery patients.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of areolar tissue?

  1. It acts as a supporting and packing tissue between the organs lying in the body cavity.

  2. It helps in the repair of tissues after an injury.

  3. It provides support and flexibility to the body parts.

  4. It helps in combating foreign toxins.

  5. It fixes skin to the underlying muscles.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a function of areolar tissue. To provide support and flexibility to the body parts is a function of cartilage. 

Multiple choice

A girl who has become taller than her parents as a consequence of good nutrition during her growing years is an example of

  1. morphological

  2. biochemical

  3. developmental adjustment

  4. mid-term acclimatization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This woman has experienced a permanent change in stature from what would likely have been the case if nutrition had been poor during her growing years. Therefore, this is an example of developmental adjustment.

Multiple choice

A spinal tap is a procedure carried out by the doctor while examining cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following ligaments is not penetrated by the needle during the spinal tap?

  1. Supraspinous ligament

  2. Posterior longitudinal ligament

  3. Anterior longitudinal ligament

  4. Nuchal ligament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This ligament lies in the vertebral column. It is broader at the intervertebral discs and narrow at the vertebral bodies. It is not penetrated by the needle during spinal tap.