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Science terminology forms the foundation of understanding various biological and physical disciplines. This practice hub features questions on the specific study fields, names of scientific branches, and essential definitions. These questions frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.

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Biology and Science Terminology Questions

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the ethical and philosophical aspects of sports?

  1. Sociology of sport

  2. Psychology of sport

  3. History of sport

  4. Philosophy of sport
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Philosophy of sport is the study of the ethical and philosophical aspects of sports.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the legal aspects of sports?

  1. Sociology of sport

  2. Psychology of sport

  3. History of sport

  4. Law of sport
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Law of sport is the study of the legal aspects of sports.

Multiple choice

The study of fluid flow in biological systems is known as:

  1. Biofluid Mechanics

  2. Biosolid Mechanics

  3. Biomechanics

  4. Biotransport
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Biofluid Mechanics is a branch of biomechanics that deals with the flow of fluids in biological systems, such as blood flow in the circulatory system or airflow in the respiratory system.

Multiple choice

The study of the mechanical properties of biological tissues is known as:

  1. Biofluid Mechanics

  2. Biosolid Mechanics

  3. Biomechanics

  4. Biotransport
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Biosolid Mechanics is a branch of biomechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of biological tissues, such as the strength, stiffness, and elasticity of bone, cartilage, and muscle.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms?

  1. Pharmacokinetics

  2. Pharmacodynamics

  3. Toxicology

  4. Epidemiology
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Toxicology is the study of the effects of drugs and other chemicals on living organisms.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the body?

  1. Pharmacokinetics

  2. Pharmacodynamics

  3. Toxicology

  4. Epidemiology
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Pharmacokinetics is the study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the body.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system?

  1. Teratology study

  2. Mutagenicity study

  3. Carcinogenicity study

  4. Neurotoxicity study
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Neurotoxicity studies evaluate the effects of drugs on the nervous system.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the effects of drugs on the immune system?

  1. Immunotoxicity study

  2. Neurotoxicity study

  3. Carcinogenicity study

  4. Teratology study
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Immunotoxicity studies evaluate the effects of drugs on the immune system.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the study of the properties and behavior of fluids in porous media?

  1. Reservoir engineering

  2. Petroleum engineering

  3. Fluid mechanics

  4. All of the above
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Reservoir engineering is the study of the properties and behavior of fluids in porous media.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the relationship between work and health?

  1. Occupational epidemiology

  2. Occupational toxicology

  3. Occupational hygiene

  4. Occupational medicine
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Occupational epidemiology is the study of the relationship between work and health, including the identification of workplace hazards and the assessment of their impact on workers' health.

Multiple choice

What is the study of folklore called?

  1. Folkloristics

  2. Anthropology

  3. Sociology

  4. History
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Folkloristics is the study of folklore, which includes traditional beliefs, customs, and stories.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of bite marks and their analysis?

  1. Odontology

  2. Ballistics

  3. Trace Evidence Analysis

  4. Forensic Anthropology
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Odontology is the study of bite marks and their analysis, which can be used to identify individuals involved in a crime.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the interactions between marine organisms and their environment?

  1. Marine Ecology

  2. Oceanography

  3. Limnology

  4. Ichthyology
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Marine ecology is the study of the interactions between marine organisms and their environment, including their distribution, abundance, and behavior.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of the distribution and abundance of marine organisms?

  1. Biogeography

  2. Ecology

  3. Oceanography

  4. Ichthyology
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Biogeography is the study of the distribution and abundance of marine organisms, examining patterns and processes that shape the geographic ranges and diversity of species.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the study of aging and the factors that influence it?

  1. Gerontology

  2. Geriatrics

  3. Longevity

  4. Senescence
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Gerontology is the study of aging and the factors that influence it.