Human Anatomy And Physiology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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A funnel shaped structure of kidney is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Renal pelvis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Renal pelvis is the correct answer to “A funnel shaped structure of kidney is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 2 of 40
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Melanin is derived from which of the following amino acid?
Correct Answer: Option B — Tyrosine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tyrosine is the correct answer to “Melanin is derived from which of the following amino acid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 3 of 40
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Hematocrit level 65% to 70% indicate
Correct Answer: Option A — Polycythemia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Polycythemia is the correct answer to “Hematocrit level 65% to 70% indicate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 4 of 40
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Small intestine consist of:
Correct Answer: Option D — All
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All is the correct answer to “Small intestine consist of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 5 of 40
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Lymph consists of a large number of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Lymphocytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lymphocytes is the correct answer to “Lymph consists of a large number of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 6 of 40
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The largest joint in the body is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Hip
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hip is the correct answer to “The largest joint in the body is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 7 of 40
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The second longest bone in the body is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Tibia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tibia is the correct answer to “The second longest bone in the body is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 8 of 40
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Formation & maturation of ovum is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Oogenesis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oogenesis is the correct answer to “Formation & maturation of ovum is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is not a bone in the human body?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pericardium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pericardium is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a bone in the human body”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 10 of 40
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Phylloquinone is another name for
Correct Answer: Option A — Vitamin K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin K is the correct answer to “Phylloquinone is another name for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 11 of 40
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Respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants is caused by the absence of
Correct Answer: Option B — Lecithin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lecithin is the correct answer to “Respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants is caused by the absence of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 12 of 40
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A devise used to decrease heart rate (When heart rate is fast):
Correct Answer: Option A — Defibrillator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Defibrillator is the correct answer to “A devise used to decrease heart rate (When heart rate is fast):”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 13 of 40
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The powerhouse of the cell is
Correct Answer: Option B — Mitochondria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mitochondria is the correct answer to “The powerhouse of the cell is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 14 of 40
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High count of WBC is an indication of
Correct Answer: Option C — Leukaemia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leukaemia is the correct answer to “High count of WBC is an indication of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 15 of 40
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Which digestive enzyme is produced in the salivary glands and pancrease:
Correct Answer: Option B — Amylase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amylase is the correct answer to “Which digestive enzyme is produced in the salivary glands and pancrease:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 16 of 40
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In skeletal muscle, calcium facilitate contraction by binding to:
Correct Answer: Option C — Troponin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Troponin is the correct answer to “In skeletal muscle, calcium facilitate contraction by binding to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 17 of 40
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Bundle of His is present in:
Correct Answer: Option A — Heart
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heart is the correct answer to “Bundle of His is present in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 18 of 40
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The special muscle tissue myocardium is found only in the
Correct Answer: Option C — Heart
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heart is the correct answer to “The special muscle tissue myocardium is found only in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 19 of 40
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Hip joint is a type of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Ball & socket
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ball & socket is the correct answer to “Hip joint is a type of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 20 of 40
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The chemical behaviour of morphine alkaloid is
Correct Answer: Option B — Basic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Basic is the correct answer to “The chemical behaviour of morphine alkaloid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 21 of 40
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Oxidation of galactose with cone. nitric acid yields
Correct Answer: Option A — Mucic acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mucic acid is the correct answer to “Oxidation of galactose with cone. nitric acid yields”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 22 of 40
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Structural protein of muscle:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Structural protein of muscle:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 23 of 40
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Clinical obesity is a condition in which the BMI range is
Correct Answer: Option C — 30 - 40 kg/m2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 - 40 kg/m2 is the correct answer to “Clinical obesity is a condition in which the BMI range is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 24 of 40
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Number of pair of Intercostal muscle found in human
Correct Answer: Option A — 11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
11 is the correct answer to “Number of pair of Intercostal muscle found in human”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 25 of 40
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The eye is covered with an outer layer called:
Correct Answer: Option A — Sclera
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sclera is the correct answer to “The eye is covered with an outer layer called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 26 of 40
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Bending back ward is called as:
Correct Answer: Option A — Extension
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Extension is the correct answer to “Bending back ward is called as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 27 of 40
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Pancrease secretes:
Correct Answer: Option C — Insulin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Insulin is the correct answer to “Pancrease secretes:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 28 of 40
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The blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart:
Correct Answer: Option B — Arteries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arteries is the correct answer to “The blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 29 of 40
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The hormones released from neurohypophysis are:
Correct Answer: Option A — Oxytocin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oxytocin is the correct answer to “The hormones released from neurohypophysis are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 30 of 40
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Hirudin
Correct Answer: Option C — Act as a heparin substitute & thrombin inhibitor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "Act as a heparin substitute & thrombin inhibitor" is the correct answer for this question under Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 31 of 40
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Treponema pallidum is the causative organism of
Correct Answer: Option A — Syphilis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syphilis is the correct answer to “Treponema pallidum is the causative organism of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 32 of 40
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The study of causes of disease is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Etiology
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Etiology is the correct answer to “The study of causes of disease is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 33 of 40
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A rising creatinine level indicates
Correct Answer: Option D — Kidney damage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kidney damage is the correct answer to “A rising creatinine level indicates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 34 of 40
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Parietal cells (Oxyntic cells) secrete:
Correct Answer: Option C — HCl
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HCl is the correct answer to “Parietal cells (Oxyntic cells) secrete:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 35 of 40
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Normal range of Prothrombin time is:
Correct Answer: Option C — 12 - 15 Seconds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12 - 15 Seconds is the correct answer to “Normal range of Prothrombin time is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 36 of 40
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The diploid number of chromosomes in human body is?
Correct Answer: Option C — 46
Detailed Academic Explanation:
46 is the correct answer to “The diploid number of chromosomes in human body is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 37 of 40
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Lachrymal glands produces
Correct Answer: Option A — Tears
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tears is the correct answer to “Lachrymal glands produces”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 38 of 40
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Bones are connected to each other by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Ligaments
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ligaments is the correct answer to “Bones are connected to each other by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 39 of 40
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Trench fever is a
Correct Answer: Option D — Ricketssial disease
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ricketssial disease is the correct answer to “Trench fever is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 40 of 40
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The universal recipient blood group is:
Correct Answer: Option D — AB group
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AB group is the correct answer to “The universal recipient blood group is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
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