Tag: science & technology

Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, not a respiratory condition. Asthma affects the airways, ARDS is a severe lung condition, and Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs - all three are respiratory diseases.

Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, not the anterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary secretes hormones like Prolactin, FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH, and Growth Hormone. This makes Oxytocin the correct answer to what is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary.

AFMC stands for Armed Forces Medical College, a prestigious medical institution in Pune. The other options are fictional expansions. This college trains medical professionals for the Indian Armed Forces.

The pulmonary artery is unique because it carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation. All other arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to body tissues. The coronary artery supplies the heart muscle itself.

Women predominantly use thoraco-abdominal (thoracic then abdominal) breathing pattern. During inhalation, the chest expands first, followed by abdominal expansion. This differs from the abdominal breathing pattern more common in men. The term describes the sequence of breathing movement.

The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ that produces seminal fluid. The mammary gland (breast), ovary, and uterus are all female reproductive organs. This question tests basic knowledge of reproductive system anatomy across genders.

Hypothermia refers to a decrease in core body temperature below the normal range (below 35°C or 95°F). Hypoventilation refers to decreased breathing rate, hypokinesia to reduced movement, and hyperthermia to elevated temperature. The prefix 'hypo-' means 'below' or 'decreased'.

Veins are the blood vessels that return blood to the heart from throughout the body. They carry deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary veins) back to the heart's right atrium. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, capillaries facilitate exchange, and lymph nodes are part of the immune system.

The HAL Marut was India's first indigenous fighter aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the 1960s. It was a milestone in India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities. The Tejas (Light Combat Aircraft) came much later as a more advanced indigenous fighter. The Marut holds historical significance as India's first foray into fighter aircraft production.