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 Heart rate of man is mainly controlled by

  1. SA node

  2. Ventricles

  3. Purkinje fibers

  4. AV node


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cardiac cycle is regulated by specialized areas in the heart wall, that forms the conduction system of the heart. Two of these areas are tissue mass, called as nodes; the third is a group of fibers called as the atrioventricular bundle. 

The sinoatrial node, which is located in the upper wall of the right atrium and initiates the heartbeat, is called as the pacemaker. 
The second node, located in the interatrial septum at the bottom of the right atrium, is called as the atrioventricular node. 
The atrioventricular bundle, also known as the bundle of His, is located at the top of the interventricular septum. It has branches, that extend to all parts of the ventricle walls. Our heart normally beats 70-75 times in a minute (average 72 beats/min).

Which of the following is not a risk factor for CVD?

  1. Raised blood pressure

  2. Raised blood glucose

  3. Lack of iron

  4. Raised blood lipids

  5. Overweight.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Answer is option C i.e. "Lack of iron"
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels (e.g. coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease,congenital heart disease, etc.). The most important risk factors of CVD are hypertension (raised blood pressure), diabetes (raised blood glucose), hyperlipidaemia (raised blood lipids), unhealthy diet, obesity (overweight), tobacco use, smoking and harmful use of alcohol.
Also, lack of iron leads to anemia or lack of hemoglobin production and not CVD.

Atherogenic lipoproteins are all EXCEPT

  1. LDL

  2. HDL

  3. VLDL

  4. Chylomicrons


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chylomicron remnants, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and Lp (a) are all pro-atherogenic, while HDL is anti-atherogenic.

High density lipoproteins (HDL): These particles play an important role in reverse cholesterol transport from peripheral tissues to the liver, which is one potential mechanism by which HDL may be anti-atherogenic.

So the answer is 'HDL'. 

Congenital heart disease is 

  1.  A problem in the function of the heart that is present at birth

  2.  A problem in the structure of the heart that is present at birth

  3.  A problem in the structure of the heart that is  developed later in life

  4. A problem in the function of the heart that is developed later in life


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Congenital heart disease refers to the problem in the structure of the heart that is present at birth. It can be related to the wall of the heart, the valves of the heart and the arteries and veins associated with the heart. Patent Foramen Ovale is the example of congenital heart disease in which the septal wall between the right and the left atrium is not formed.

Hence, the correct answer is 'a problem in the structure of the heart that is present at birth'.

Why hair loss is more in old age?

  1. Reduction of blood supply

  2. Decrease in protein synthesis

  3. Low energy production

  4. Reduced storage of glycogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:


  • Hair loss can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications. Anyone can experience hair loss, but it's more common in men.
  •  Hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness. 
  • Hair follicles thrive on nutrients and oxygen supplied by the blood capillaries. Increased blood circulation to the scalp encourages the scalp to increase hair growth throughout the entire head.
  •  A lack of oxygen affects all cells, including the hair cells and can cause premature hair thinning and hair loss. 
  • Hence,  hair loss is more in old age is due to Reduction of blood supply.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Reduction of blood supply'.

Which disease occurs due to Rh incompatibility?

  1. Sickle cell anaemia

  2. Thalassemia

  3. Erythroblastosis foetalis

  4. Haemophilia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

. If an Rh-positive man marries an Rh-negative woman, then the first foetus (and foetuses thereafter) will be Rh-positive. In this case, the Rh-positive antigen from the foetus will enter into the bloodstream of the mother and there will be the formation of anti-Rh antibodies in mother’s body. During her second pregnancy, these antibodies will attach the red blood cells of the Rh-positive foetus and coagulate the blood, resulting in severe complications. These complications arising due to Rh incompatibility are called erythroblastosis foetalis.

So, the correct answer is 'Erythroblastosis foetalis'.

Atherosclerosis refers to the ailment of

  1. Lungs

  2. Heart

  3. Kidney

  4. Liver


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atherosclerosis is a disease condition of the arteries, where the lumen of the arteries gets narrow because of deposition of lipids in the endothelial and mesothelial layers of the blood vessel. Prolonged deposition of lipids leads to hardening of the walls of these arteries and blood flow through the arteries is reduced. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

A symptom of acute chest pain is associated with which of the following cardiovascular disorders?

  1. Hypertension

  2. Atherosclerosis

  3. Angina

  4. Heart failure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque around the artery wall. When the arteries become narrowed and hardened it results in the decreased supply of oxygen to the heart tissue which results in acute chest pain. Thus acute chest pain is associated with the cardiovascular disorder called atherosclerosis.
So, the correct answer is 'Atherosclerosis'.

Which condition is associated with the failure of the cardiac sphincter, fails to close and leads to regurgitation of food into the oesophagus:

  1. Heart burn

  2. Indigestion

  3. Achalasia cardia

  4. Peptic ulcer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cardiac sphincter separates the esophagus from the stomach. When cardiac sphincter fails to close and leads to regurgitation of food and gastric acid into the esophagus from stomach it leads to heat burn. The symptoms of heat burn include a chronic cough, burning feeling in the chest, chest pain and burning at the back of the throat.

So, the correct answer is 'Heat burn'.

The following list contains some of the events that lead to a 'heart attack'
I. Blood clot breaks loose and passes along blood vessel
II. Region of hurt muscle suffers a myocardial infraction
III. Narrow branch of coronary artery becomes blocked by thrombus
IV. Thrombus from on inner surface of coronary artery
The correct sequence of these events is

  1. I, IV, II and III

  2. I, IV, III and II

  3. IV, I, II and III

  4. IV, I, III and II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The events of a heart attack can be put in a sequence of I, IV, II, III.

So, the correct option is 'I, IV, II, and III'.