Structural Organization In Animals Multiple Choice Questions And Answers
Question 1. Epithelial tissues lie on the basement membrane. It is made up of
- Basal lamina composed of mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins secreted by epithelial cells
- Fibrous lamina composed of collagen and reticular fibers of underlying connective tissue
- Both (1) and (2)
- Cellular layer
Answer: 3. Cellular layer
Question 2. Simple epithelium is not effective in
- Nutrition
- Excretion
- Secretion
- Protecting the underlying tissues
Answer: 4. Protecting the underlying tissues
Question 3. Which of the following epithelial forms the inner lining of the lung alveoli, blood vessels, and peritoneum of the body cavity?
- Cuboidal
- Squamous
- Columnar
- Ciliated columnar
Answer: 2. Squamous
Question 4. Which of the following mammalian tissues is associated with filtration and diffusion?
- Simple columnar
- Simple squamous
- Stratified squamous
- Stratified columnar
Answer: 2. Simple squamous
Question 5. Simple squamous epithelium lining the blood vessels is called
- Mesothelium
- Endothelium
- Pavement epithelium
- Tessellated epithelium
Answer: 2. Endothelium
Question 6. Ciliated columnar epithelium called ependyma is present in the lining of
- Fallopian tubes
- Ventricles of brain
- Nasal passage
- Bronchioles
Answer: 2. Ventricles of brain
Question 7. Brush-bordered cuboidal epithelium is present in
- Intestine
- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Stomach
- Gall bladder
Answer: 2. Proximal convoluted tubule
Question 8. Ciliated epithelium occurs in
- Stomach
- Trachea and bronchi
- Duodenum
- Ileum
Answer: 2. Trachea and bronchi
Question 9. The germinal epithelium of the testis and ovary is made up of
- Columnar epithelium
- Squamous epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Stratified epithelium
Answer: 3. Cuboidal epithelium
Question 10. All the statements about stereocilia are correct except
- They are non-motile
- These are found in epididymis and vas deferens
- It has 9 + 2 ultrastructure
- The basal granule is absent
Answer: 3. It has 9 + 2 ultrastructure
Question 11. Which of the following epithelia covers the inner linings of the trachea, and large bronchi, and helps to remove mucus?
- Ciliated columnar
- Pseudo-stratified epithelium
- Compound epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
Answer: 2. Pseudo-stratified epithelium
Question 12. The epithelium found in the inner lining of the stomach and intestine is
- Columnar
- Squamous
- Stratified
- Pseudostratified
Answer: 1. Columnar
Question 13. The adjacent epithelial cells are held together by means of
- Liposomes
- Glyoxysomes
- Desmosomes
- Microsomes
Answer: 3. Desmosomes
Question 14. Pavement epithelium is the name of
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Squamous epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
- Ciliated epithelium
Answer: 2. Squamous epithelium
Question 15. Pseudostratified non-ciliated columnar epithelial tissue is found in the
- Urethra of male and parotid salivary gland
- Trachea and large bronchi
- Vas deferens and epididymis
- Buccopharyngeal cavity and oviduct
Answer: 1. Urethra of male and parotid salivary gland
Question 16. Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium is present in the lining of
- Buccal cavity, esophagus, cornea of the eye
- Skin, hair, horn, nail
- Small pancreatic ducts, thyroid follicles, ovary
- Intestine, stomach, gall bladder
Answer: 1. Buccal cavity, esophagus, cornea of the eye
Question 17. Which of the following epithelia is much thinner and more stretchable than the stratified epithelium and covers the inner surface of the urinary bladder and ureter?
- Transitional
- Compound
- Simple
- Stratified
Answer: 1. Transitional
Question 18. Which of the following cells are specialized for sensory functions, as cells of taste bud?
- Myoepithelial
- Neuroepithelial
- Cuboidal
- Codified
Answer: 2. Neuroepithelial
Question 19. Cells of the peritoneum comprise
- Ciliated epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
- Glandular epithelium
- Squamous epithelium
Answer: 4. Squamous epithelium
Question 20. Which of the following matches is incorrect?
- Holocrine—Sebaceous
- Merocrine—Pancreas
- Apocrine—Mammary glands
- Eccrine (merocrine)—Mammary gland
Answer: 4. Eccrine (merocrine)—Mammary gland
Question 21. Human mammary glands belong to which one of the following types of glands?
- Simple alveolar
- Coiled tubular
- Compound tubule-alveolar
- Simple tubular
Answer: 3. Compound tubule-alveolar
Question 22. Apocrine secretion of the gland means
- When the product is released but cell remains intact
- When the entire contents of the cell are discharged with the destruction of the cell
- When a part of the apical cytoplasm is lost
- None of these
Answer: 3. When a part of apical cytoplasm is lost
Question 23. Which of the following tissues is present in the maximum amount, joins different tissues, forms the packing between them and helps to keep the organs in place and normal shape?
- Areolar
- Adipose
- Tendon
- Ligament
Answer: 1. Areolar
Question 24. The epithelium covering the tongue is
- Pseudostratified
- Squamous keratinized
- Squamous non-keratinized
- Simple cuboidal
Answer: 3. Squamous non-keratinized
Question 25. Which of the following are principal cells of areolar connective tissue and secrete the maximum amount of matrix?
- Macrophage
- Mast
- Fibroblast
- Histiocyte
Answer: 3. Fibroblast
Question 26. Which one of the following contains the largest quantity of extra-cellular material?
- Striated muscle
- Areolar tissue
- Stratified epithelium
- Myelinated nerve fibers
Answer: 2. Areolar tissue
Question 27. Where would you find mast cells?
- Adipose tissue
- Yellow fibrous tissue
- Areolar tissue
- White fibrous tissue
Answer: 3. Areolar tissue
Question 28. Areolar tissue connects
- Muscles with muscles
- Bone with muscle
- Skin with muscles
- Bone with bone
Answer: 3. Skin with muscles
Question 29. Heparin, histamine, and serotonin are secreted by
- Lymphoid cells
- Mast cells
- Fibroblasts
- Macrophages
Answer: 2. Mast cells
Question 30. Colloidal protein gelatin is obtained by boiling
- Collagen
- Elastin
- Both (1) and (2)
- None of these
Answer: 1. Collagen
Question 31. Fibers present in connective tissue are
- Reticular
- Elastic
- Collagen
- All of these
Answer: 4. All of these
Question 32. A newborn baby has a cold-resisting device due to
- Brown fat
- Adipose fat
- Fat rich in reticular tissue
- None of these
Answer: 1. Brown fat
Question 33. Which of the following tissues is present at the joints between skull bones and makes them immovable?
- Cartilage
- White fibrous connective tissue
- Ligament
- Areolar
Answer: 2. White fibrous connective tissue
Question 34. The nucleus pulposus is present in
- Intervertebral disc
- Kidney
- Testis
- Cartilage
Answer: 1. Intervertebral disc
Question 35. Which of the following tissues connects bones at joints and enables us to move and rotate our neck, limbs, and fingers comfortably?
- Tendon
- Cartilage
- Ligament
- White fibrous cartilage
Answer: 3. Ligament
Question 36. A sprain is caused by
- Excessive pulling of tendons
- Excessive pulling of muscles
- Excessive pulling of ligaments in which some fibers of supporting ligaments are ruptured
- Too much stretching and tearing of all ligaments
Answer: 3. Excessive pulling of ligaments in which some fibers of supporting ligaments are ruptured
Question 37. The connective tissue which mainly consists of yellow clastic fibers and binds the bones together is known as
- Ligament
- Tendon
- Reticular fibers
- None of these
Answer: 1. Ligament
Question 38. All the following statements are correct, except
- Hyaline cartilage lacks fibers and is present in the sternum, hyoid, and ribs.
- White fibrous cartilage is the strongest and is present in intervertebral discs.
- Elastic cartilage is present in the tip of the nose and ear pinna.
- Calcified cartilage is not present in the pubis of the pelvic girdle of the frog.
Answer: 4. Calcified cartilage is not present in the pubis of the pelvic girdle of the frog.
Question 39. Hyaline cartilage is found in
- Eustachian tube, epiglottis, and pinna
- Larynx, nasal septum, tracheal rings, and ribs
- Joints between vertebrae
- Between the rows of chondrocytes in lacunae
Answer: 2. Larynx, nasal septum, tracheal rings, and ribs
Question 40. Bone-forming cells that secrete ossein protein are called
- Chondroblasts
- Chondrocytes
- Osteoblasts
- Osteocytes
Answer: 3. Osteoblasts
Question 41. The bone matrix consists of
- 65% inorganic matter and 35% organic matter
- 30% inorganic matter and 70% organic matter
- 60% inorganic matter and 40% organic matter
- 40% inorganic matter and 60% organic matter
Answer: 1. 65% inorganic matter and 35% organic matter
Question 42. Protein found in cartilage is
- Ossein
- Chondrin
- Myosin
- Elastin
Answer: 2. Chondrin
Question 43. One of the following salts predominates in the bone matrix.
- Sodium chloride
- Magnesium phosphate
- Calcium carbonate
- Calcium phosphate
Answer: 4. Calcium phosphate
Question 44. If a clean dry bone is kept in diluted HCl for about three days, it
- Breaks into pieces
- Becomes soft and elastic
- Dissolves
- Remains unchanged
Answer: 2. Becomes soft and elastic
Question 45. The transverse canal that joins longitudinal Haversian canals is known as Volkmann’s canal. It is a characteristic feature of the bone of
- Frog
- Fish
- Toad
- Rabbit
Answer: 4. Rabbit
Question 46. The bone of a mammal contains Haversian canals which are interconnected by transverse canals known as
- Canaliculi
- Volkmann’s canal
- Trabeculae
- Bidder’s canal
Answer: 2. Volkmann’s canal
Question 47. Spongy or chancellors bone is present in vertebrae, ribs, skull, and epiphysis of long bones. They have
- Haversian canals
- Trabeculae
- Red bone marrow
- Both (2) and (3)
Answer: 4. Both (2) and (3)
Question 48. RBCs of mammals are
- Non-nucleated, biconcave, and circular
- Nucleated, biconvex, oval
- Non-nucleated, biconvex, oval
- Non-nucleated, biconvex, circular
Answer: 1. Non-nucleated, biconcave, and circular
Question 49. Which of the following is incorrect?
- An increase in RBC count is polycythemia.
- A decrease in leukocyte count is called leukopenia.
- A decrease in thrombocyte count is called thrombocytopenia.
- Purpura (a group of bleeding disorders) is due to an increase in platelet count.
Answer: 4. Purpura (a group of bleeding disorders) is due to increase in platelet count.
Question 50. Which of the following precipitates Ca2+ ions and consequently prevents coagulation?
- Heparin
- Thrombin
- Potassium oxalate/Sodium citrate
- Antithrombin
Answer: 3. Potassium oxalate/Sodium citrate
Question 51. Erythropoiesis in the fetus occurs in
- Spleen
- Liver
- Both (1) and (2)
- Bone marrow
Answer: 3. Both (1) and (2)
Question 52. Anemia is caused due to the deficiency of
- Folic acid
- Vitamin B12
- Hemoglobin
- All of these
Answer: 4. All of these
Question 53. An abnormal rise in RBC count can be found during exercise and at high altitude to cope with the oxygen demand is known as
- Polycythemia
- Thrombosis
- Leukemia
- Angina pectoris
Answer: 1. Polycythemia
Question 54. Which of the following is not an anticoagulant?
- Histamine
- Hirudin
- Heparin
- Citrate
Answer: 1. Histamine
Question 55. Old RBCs are destroyed in the “tissue macrophage system.” In the breakdown of hemoglobin, bilirubin is formed from
- Glob in part
- Porphyrin
- Mainly from Globin and a part from Heme
- Iron part
Answer: 2. Porphyrin
Question 56. Which of the following has a kidney-shaped nucleus?
- Neutrophils
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
Answer: 2. Monocytes
Question 57. Which one of the following act as a soldier in the human body?
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
- Erythrocytes
- All of these
Answer: 1. Monocytes
Question 58. The maximum number of WBCs in the body is
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Monocytes
- Neutrophils
Answer: 4. Neutrophils
Question 59. Cardiac muscles are
- Striated, voluntary with syncytial condition
- Unstriated, involuntary, uninucleated
- Striated, involuntary with intercalated disc
- Involuntary and unstriated
Answer: 3. Striated, involuntary with intercalated disc
Question 60. Where would you find oblique cross-connections forming a contractile network of fibers and intercalated discs?
- Voluntary muscles
- Cardiac muscles
- Involuntary muscles
- None of these
Answer: 2. Cardiac muscles
Question 61. Covering membrane around muscle fiber is known as
- Neurilemma
- Plasmalemma
- Sarcolemma
- Myolemma
Answer: 3. Sarcolemma
Question 62. A long refractory period is present in
- Smooth muscles
- Cardiac muscles
- Striated muscles
- None of these
Answer: 2. Cardiac muscles
Question 63. Erector pili muscles are
- Voluntary, multiunit
- Involuntary, multiunit
- Involuntary, single-unit
- Voluntary, single unit
Answer: 2. Involuntary, multiunit
Question 64. Diapedesis means
- Movement of the food in the gut
- Formation of WBCs
- The process by which monocytes and neutrophils squeeze through thin capillary wall
- Formation of RBCs
Answer: 3. The process by which monocytes and neutrophils squeeze through the thin capillary wall
Question 65. The membrane of Krause or Z line is a dark membrane that bisects
- A band or anisotropic band
- Henson’s line
- I band or isotropic band
- Sarcomere
Answer: 1. A band or anisotropic band
Question 66. Nissl granules are made up of
- Ribosomes and RNA
- DNA and proteins
- Ribosomes and DNA
- RNA, DNA, and proteins
Answer: 3. Ribosomes and DNA
Question 67. In the central nervous system, the myelin sheath around the nerve fiber is formed by the spiral wrapping of
- Neurilemma
- Schwann cells
- Oligodendrocytes
- Neurolemmocytes
Answer: 3. Oligodendrocytes
Question 68. The brain barrier is formed by
- Astrocytes
- Oligodendrocytes
- Glial cells
- Microglial cells
Answer: 1. Astrocytes
Question 69. Neuroglia cells consist of packing cells and occur in
- Brain
- Spinal cord
- Ganglia
- All of these
Answer: 4. All of these
Question 70. A nerve is a bundle of
- Ganglia
- Dendrites
- Synapse
- Axons
Answer: 4. Axons
Questions Related To Earthworm, Cockroach, And Frog
Question 71. Which of the following statements is not correct about earthworms?
- It shows metamerism and the number of segments varies from 100-120.
- The first segment at the anterior end of the body is called as the buccal segment or
- The first segment is prostomium.
- The skin of earthworms is brown due to the presence of porphyrin.
Answer: 3. The first segment is prostomium.
Question 72. The earthworms move with the help of
- Setae, muscles, and hydrostatic skeleton
- Setae alone
- Muscles alone
- Parapodia
Answer: 1. Setae, muscles, and hydrostatic skeleton
Question 73. In earthworms, there is a ring of S-shaped setae, embedded in the epidermal pit at the middle of each segment except
- First
- Last
- Clitellar
- First, last, and clitellar segments
Answer: 4. First, last, and clitellar segments
Question 74. There are four pairs of spermathecal pores in Pheretima which are located in intersegmental grooves between segments
- 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9
- 6/7, 7/8, 8/9, 9/10
- 14/15, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18
- 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5
Answer: 1. 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9
Question 75. Tick mark the wrong match (in earthworm).
- Female genital aperture—Midventral line of 14th segment
- A pair of male genital apertures—Ventrolateral sides of the 18th segment
- Genital papillae—Ventral surface of 17th and 19th segments
- Clitellum or Cingulum—9th to 14th segment
Answer: 4. Clitellum or Cingulum—9th to 14th segment
Question 76. Which of the following are analogous to vertebrate liver cells?
- Chromophil cells
- Chloragogen cells
- Calciferous gland cells
- Albumen cells
Answer: 2. Chloragogen cells
Question 77. In earthworms, typhlosole extends between 27th and 95th segments. Its function is
- Excretion
- Enhances effective area of absorption after digestion
- Respiration
- Locomotion
Answer: 2. Enhances effective area of absorption after digestion
Question 78. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the circulatory system of earthworms?
- Pheretima represents a closed type of blood vascular system.
- Blood glands are present in 4th, 5th. and 6th segments; they produce blood cells and hemoglobin dissolved in plasma.
- There are four pairs of hearts in earthworms present in the 7th, 9th, 12th, and 13th segments.
- In the dorsal vessel, blood flows in the forward direction and is without valves.
Answer: 4. In the dorsal vessel, blood flows in the forward direction and is without valves.
Question 79. Testes in earthworms are present in the segments
- 11 and 12
- 12 and 13
- 14 and 15
- 10 and 11
Answer: 4. 10 and 11
Question 80. During copulation in earthworms, sperms are transferred between copulating individuals from
- Female genital pore to spermathecae
- Male genital pores to spermathecae
- Spermathecae to cocoon
- Male genital pores to outside
Answer: 2. Male genital pores to spermathecae
Question 81. All the following statements are correct about the reproductive system of earthworms except
- Fertilization is external and cross-fertilization
- There are two pairs of testes in the 10th and 11th segments and one pair of ovaries attached at the intersegmental septum of the 12th and 13th segments.
- Accessory glands are present on the ventral surface of 17th and 19th segments.
- Earthworms is unisexual.
Answer: 4. Fertilization is external and cross-fertilization
Question 82. The dorsal blood vessel in Pheretima is
- Distributing in whole body
- Collecting in whole body
- Distributing in first 13 segments
- Collecting in first 13 segments
Answer: 3. Distributing in first 13 segments
Question 83. In Pheretima, clitellum is primarily meant for
- Burrowing
- Fertilization
- Producing cocoons
- Locomotion
Answer: 3. Producing cocoons
Question 84. Lateral oesophageal hearts in earthworms connect
- Supra-oesophageal and dorsal vessel to ventral vessel
- Dorsal vessel to sub-oesophageal vessel
- Lateral oesophageal vessel to sub-neural vessel
- Dorsal vessel to sub-neural vessel
Answer: 1. Supra-oesophageal and dorsal vessel to ventral vessel
Question 85. The flow of blood in the ventral vessel of earthworms is
- Forwards
- Backwards
- Backwards in half of it and forwards in another halt
- None of these
Answer: 2. Backwards
Question 86. The ventral surface of a mature earthworm can be distinguished from the dorsal surface by
- Absence of middorsal line
- Presence of clitellum
- Presence of genital papillae
- None of these
Answer: 3. Presence of genital papillae
Question 87. Which of the following parts of the gut occupies most part of the 8th segment?
- Oesophagus
- Gizzard
- Stomach
- Intestine
Answer: 2. Gizzard
Question 88. Photoreceptors (phagosomes) in earthworms occur in
- Epidermis of dorsal body wall and prostomium
- Epidermis of ventral body wall
- Both (1) and (2)
- Epidermis of prostomium only
Answer: 1. Epidermis of dorsal body wall and prostomium
Question 89. By which of the following nephridia excretion is exonephric?
- Pharyngeal nephridia
- Septal nephridia
- Integumentary nephridia
- Integumentary and pharyngeal nephridia
Answer: 3. Integumentary nephridia
Question 90. Earthworm is
- Ammonotelic
- Ureotelic
- Uricotelic
- Ureotelic and ammonotetic
Answer: 4. Ureotelic and ammonotetic
Question 91. In Pheretima. pharyngeal nephridia occur in the segments
- 3, 4, 5
- 4, 5, 6
- 5, 6, 7
- 6, 7, 8
Answer: 2. 4, 5, 6
Question 92. Periplaneta americana and Blatta orientalis differ mainly from each other in
- Body size
- Wing length
- Length of antenna
- Life history
Answer: 2. Life history
Question 93. In cockroaches, the body in spite of being covered by an exoskeleton of strong chitinous cuticle remains flexible due to
- Tergites
- Stemites
- Pleurites
- Arthrodial membranes
Answer: 4. Arthrodial membranes
Question 94. Vestigial wings are found in
- Male Blatta
- Female Blatta
- Maiz Periplaneta
- Female Periplaneta
Answer: 2. Female Blatta
Question 95. Structures which help in distinguishing a male cockroach from a female cockroach are
- Anal styles
- Anal cerci
- Colleterial glands
- Ocelli
Answer: 1. Anal styles
Question 96. In cockroaches, elytra are articulated to the trails of
- Prothorax
- Mesothorax
- Metathorax
- Abdomen
Answer: 2. Mesothorax
Question 97. Which mouth part of the cockroach acts as the upper lip?
- Labium
- Labrum
- First maxilla
- Hypopharynx
Answer: 2. Labrum
Question 98. The position of the head in relation to the body axis of the cockroach is known as
- Epignathous
- Hypognathous
- Prognathous
- None of these
Answer: 2. Hypognathous
Question 99. Endoskeletal structure present in the head is
- Apodeme
- Tentorium
- Fenestra
- Clypeus
Answer: 2. Tentorium
Question 110. Periplaneta has a mosaic vision. Each ommatidium is composed of the following parts except
- Corneal lens
- Refractive crystalline cone
- Rhabdome
- Phagosome
Answer: 4. Phaosome
Question 111. Which of the following is a wrong match in a cockroach?
- Head—Hypognathous
- Heart—13-chambered
- Anal styles—Female cockroach
- Excretion—Malpighian tubules
Answer: 3. Excretion—Malpighian tubules
Question 112. Movement of which muscles can alter the pericardial space in cockroaches?
- Circular
- Longitudinal
- Alary
- Ciliary
Answer: 3. Alary
Question 113. The number of segments in the leg of a cockroach is
- Five
- Three
- Six
- Nine
Answer: 1. Five
Question 114. The main function of the blood vascular system in cockroaches is
- Distribution of oxygen
- Distribution of absorbed nutrients
- Distribution of heat
- All of these
Answer: 2. Distribution of absorbed nutrients
Question 115. In Periplaneta, each walking leg consists of five segments. Which of the following is a correct sequence?
- Trochanter, coxa, femur, tibia, tarsus
- Coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus
- Coxa, femur, trochanter, tibia, tarsus
- Trochanter, femur, coxa, tibia, tarsus
Answer: 3. Coxa, femur, trochanter, tibia, tarsus
Question 116. In cockroaches, malpighian tubules are the main organs of
- Respiration
- Digestion
- Excretion
- Reproduction
Answer: 3. Excretion
Question 117. The structure that helps the cockroach to walk on smooth surfaces is
- Trochanter
- Plantulae
- Cardo
- Scape
Answer: 2. Plantulae
Question 118. An open blood vascular system without any respiratory pigment is found in
- Earthworm
- Cockroach
- Nereis
- Hydro
Answer: 2. Cockroach
Question 119. The number of spiracles in Periplaneta Americana is
- 10
- 20
- 8
- 6
Answer: 2. 20
Question 120. The function of the stomodaeal valve in the gut of the cock-roach is to prevent the regurgitation of partially digested food from
- Midgut into crop
- Pre-oral cavity
- Midgut into hindgut
- None of these
Answer: 1. Midgut into crop
Question 121. A unit of photoreception in the compound eye of a cockroach is
- Crystalline cone
- Rhabdome
- Ommatidium
- Facet
Answer: 3. Ommatidium
Question 122. Which of the two parts in a cockroach are fundamentally similar in structure?
- Anal styles and labrum
- Wings and anal cerci
- Maxillae and legs
- Mandibles and antennae
Answer: 3. Maxillae and legs
Question 123. The number of chambers in the heart of a cockroach is
- 3
- 4
- 13
- 23
Answer: 3. 13
Question 124. Ootheca in Periplcinata Americana is secreted by
- Colleterial glands
- Conglobate gland
- Mushroom glands
- Gynatrium
Answer: 1. Colleterial glands
Question 125. The number of eggs contained in an ootheca of cockroach is
- 8
- 16
- 32
- 4
Answer: 2. 16
Question 126. The conglobate organ is a part of male reproductive system of
- Prawn
- Cockroach
- Earthworm
- Frog
Answer: 2. Cockroach
Question 127. The number of ganglia in the abdominal nerve cord of a cockroach is
- 6
- 9
- 10
- 12
Answer: 1. 6
Question 128. The frog’s body is divisible into
- Head, neck, abdomen
- Head, neck, trunk
- Head, trunk
- None of these
Answer: 3. Head, trunk
Question 129. Which of the following statements is not true?
- The body color of frog offers it protective coloration.
- The summer sleep of frog is called aestivation.
- Tail is present in the lifecycle of a frog.
- A frog’s mouth is bounded by a pair of lips.
Answer: 4. A frog’s mouth is bounded by a pair of lips.
Question 130. In a frog, a shank or crus is associated with
- Forelimb
- Hind limb
- Head
- Trunk
Answer: 2. Hind limb
Question 131. Which of the following is present in the skin of a frog?
- Serous gland
- Mucus gland
- Chromatophore cells
- All of these
Answer: 4. All of these
Question 132. The total number of bones in frog is
- 145
- 153
- 352
- 178
Answer: 2. 153
Question 133. Which of the following vertebra is an amphicoelous type in a frog?
- 3rd
- 9th
- 8th
- 10th
Answer: 2. 9th
Question 134. The digital formula for the hind limbs of frog is
- 0, 2, 2, 3, 3
- 2,2, 3,3.3
- 2, 2, 3, 4, 3
- 0,2, 1,2,3
Answer: 3. 2, 2, 3, 4, 3
Question 135. Poison glands are usually present in the skin of
- Frogs
- Toads
- Newts
- None of these
Answer: 2. Toads
Question 136. Frog is
- Homoeothermic
- Poikilothermic
- Homeostatic
- Warm-blooded
Answer: 2. Poikilothermic
Question 137. The most common Indian toad is
- Bufo melanostictus
- Rana grinch
- Alytes
- Helociermo
Answer: 1. Bufo melanostictus
Question 138. The capacity of amphibians to change color is called
- Synchronous
- Metachronous
- Metachrosis
- None of these
Answer: 3. Metachrosis
Question 139. Which is not true about frogs?
- Salivary glands are absent.
- Maxillary teeth are arranged along the margin of the upper jaw and the lower jaw is toothless.
- The muscular tongue is bilobed at tip and free from behind.
- The tadpole larva of frog has a short alimentary canal.
Answer: 4. The tadpole larva of frog has a short alimentary canal.
Question 140. Bidder’s canal in frogs is present in
- Testes
- Kidney
- Ovary
- Brain
Answer: 2. Kidney
Question 141. During the active period, maximum respiratory activity is through
- Cutaneous respiration
- Branchial respiration
- Pulmonary respiration
- Buccopharyngeal respiration
Answer: 3. Pulmonary respiration
Question 142. How many lymph hearts are present in frog?
- Single
- One pair
- Two pairs
- Three pairs
Answer: 3. Two pairs
Question 143. Which of the following parts of frog’s heart has spiral valve?
- Conus arteriosus
- Synangium
- Pylangium
- Both (1) and (2)
Answer: 3. Pylangium
Question 144. The middle ear of Rana Tigrina has
- Three ear ossicles, i.e., malleus, incus, and stapes
- One ear ossicle columella auris
- Two ear ossicles columella auris and stapedial plate
- No ear ossicle
Answer: 2. One ear ossicle columella auris
Question 145. Cerebrum is the part of
- Forebrain
- Midbrain
- Hindbrain
- Rhombencephalon
Answer: 1. Forebrain
Question 146. The number of cranial nerves and spinal nerves in frogs is
- 10 and 20
- 10 and 10
- 20 and 10
- 20 and 20
Answer: 4. 20 and 20
Question 147. Which of the following is true?
- Frog has monocular vision.
- Frog has membranes present on all the body surfaces.
- Frog is myopic (short-sighted) on land.
- All of these are true.
Answer: 4. All of these are true.
Question 148. Spawning is termed as
- Release of sperm in male
- Release of the ovum in female
- Another term for fertilization
- None of these
Answer: 2. Release of ovum in female
Question 149. Which of the following systems undergoes maximum changes in frog during metamorphosis?
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Reproductive system
- Nervous system
Answer: 2. Circulatory system
Question 150. Respiration in the tadpole of frog takes place by
- Lungs
- Gills
- Buccal cavity
- Skin
Answer: 2. Gills
Question 151. Frog is
- Fully aquatic
- Terrestrial
- Both aquatic and terrestrial
- Arboreal
Answer: 3. Both aquatic and terrestrial
Question 152. Fertilization in frogs takes place in
- Mud
- Land
- Water
- Air
Answer: 3. Water
Question 153. Frog skull is
- Non-conflict
- Dicondylic
- Monocondylic
- None of these
Answer: 2. Dicondylic
Question 154. On removing the thyroid from the tadpole of a frog
- Metamorphosis will stop
- ft grows into a giant frog
- It grows into a dwarf frog
- Normal metamorphosis occurs
Answer: 1. Metamorphosis will stop
Question 155. At a time, a mature female frog can lay
- 2500-3000 fertilized eggs
- 2500-3000 unfertilized egg
- 200-300 fertilized eggs
- 200-300 unfertilized eggs
Answer: 2. 2500-3000 unfertilized egg
Question 156. The body of nephridia is V-shaped in
- Septal nephridia
- Integumentary nephridia
- Pharyngeal nephridia
- All the above
Answer: 2. Integumentary nephridia
Question 157. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
- Lumbricus—Europe
- Megascolex and Drawida—South India
- Pheretima—Sri Lanka. North India
- Eutyphaeus-—N. America
Answer: 4. Eutyphaeus-—N. America
Question 158. Clitellum of Pheretima is
- Permanent
- Multilayered
- Single layered
- (1) and (2) both
Answer: 4. (1) and (2) both
Question 159. Which structure secretes hormones in earthworms?
- Nerve cord
- Lymph gland
- Cerebral ganglia
- Chloragogen cells
Answer: 3. Cerebral ganglia
Question 160. Calciferous glands are present in earthworms in
- Pharynx and gizzard
- Stomach and buccal cavity
- Pharynx and stomach
- Only in stomach
Answer: 4. Only in the stomach
Question 161. In earthworms, skeleton-like function is performed by
- Coclomic fluid
- The alimentary canal filled with food
- Typhlosole
- Clitellum
Answer: 1. Coclomic fluid
Question 162. Appendages in earthworms are
- Monoramus
- Biramus
- Polyramus
- Absent
Answer: 4. Absent
Question 163. The normal speed of locomotion in earthworms is
- 25 m/s
- 75 cm/min
- 25 cm/min
- 25 km/h
Answer: 3. 25 cm/min
Question 164. One of the following is unpaired in earthworms.
- Male genital pore
- Female genital pore
- Genital papillae
- Spermathecae
Answer: 2. Female genital pore
Question 165. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
- Male genital pore—18th segment
- Female genital pore—14th segment
- Lateral oesophageal hearts—7th and 9th segments
- Seminal vesicles-11th and 12th segments
Answer: 3. Lateral oesophageal hearts—7th and 9th segments
Question 166. Compound squamous epithelium occurs in
- Stomach
- Pharynx
- Intestine
- Trachea
Answer: 2. Pharynx
Question 167. Epithelial tissue is found in
- Protective covering
- Reproductive structure
- Nerve cells
- Corpuscles
Answer: 1. Protective covering
Question 168. Epithelium of bronchioles is
- Simple cuboidal
- Pseudostratified columnar
- Simple squamous
- Pseudostratified sensory
Answer: 3. Simple squamous
Question 169. Stratified and non-keratinized squamous epithelium occurs in
- Epidermis of skin
- Vagina and cervix
- Buccal cavity
- Both (2) and (3)
Answer: 4. Both (2) and (3)
Question 170. The basement membrane is formed of
- Epidermal cells
- Endodermal cells
- Both (1) and (2)
- None of the above but present below epithelial cells
Answer: 4. None of the above but present below epithelial cells
Question 171. The inner lining of the gut, stomach, and liver is made of
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- All the above
Answer: 2. Simple columnar epithelium
Question 172. Gastric glands are
- Simple tubular
- Simple coiled tubular
- Branched tubular
- Compound tubular
Answer: 3. Branched tubular
Question 173. Regeneration after injury is absent in
- Nervous tissue
- Skin epidermis
- Tendon
- Smooth muscles
Answer: 1. Nervous tissue
Question 174. Brush border epithelium occurs in
- Trachea
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Fallopian tube
Answer: 3. Small intestine
Question 175. Adjacent epithelial cells are held together by means of
- Liposomes
- Glyoxisomes
- Desmosomes
- Microsoft
Answer: 3. Desmosomes
Question 176. Vertebrate salivary glands and the exocrine part of the pancreas are
- Apocrine
- Holocrine
- Epicrine
- Merocrine
Answer: 4. Merocrine
Question 177. Simple epithelium is made of
- Non-cellular layer of hyaluronic acid
- Actively dividing cells
- Loosely arranged cells
- A compactly packed single layer of cells.
Answer: 4. Compactly packed single layer of cells
Question 178. Goblet cells are
- Unicellular glands
- Multicellular glands
- Loosely arranged cells
- Dead keratinized cells
Answer: 1. Unicellular glands
Question 179. Sebaceous glands are
- Apocrine
- Holocrine
- Medicine
- Epicrine
Answer: 2. Holocrine
Question 180. Squamous epithelium occurs in the inner lining of
- Kidney
- Pancreatic duct
- Lung alveoli
- Liver
Answer: 3. Lung alveoli
Question 181. The branched tubular gland is
- Salivary
- Gastric
- Sebaceous
- Sweat
Answer: 2. Gastric
Question 182. Characteristic of epithelial tissues is
- Never produce glands
- Cells can undergo rapid divisions
- Abundant vascularization
- Large intercellular spaces
Answer: 2. Cells can undergo rapid divisions
Question 183. Blood platelets are found only in the blood of
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Mammals
- Amphibians
Answer: 3. Mammals
Question 184. Ligament connects
- Bone to bone
- Bone to muscle
- Muscle to muscle
- Both (2) and (3)
Answer: 1. Bone to bone
Question 185. Mammary glands are modified
- Sweat gland
- Sebaceous gland
- Laciymal gland
- Endocrine gland
Answer: 1. Sweat gland
Question 186. The term hematocrit means
- The percentage of blood having red blood cells
- The ratio of blood volume to extracellular space
- The percentage of new blood cells formed every 120 days
- The percentage of blood having white blood cells
Answer: 1. The percentage of blood having red blood cells
Question 187. What is the main difference in human and frog RBCs?
- Human RBCs are non-nucleated.
- Hemoglobin is found only in human RBCs.
- Human RBCs have a nucleus.
- Human RBCs are multinucleated.
Answer: 1. Human RBCs are non-nucleated.
Question 188. Prothrombin is found in
- Intestine and helps in cellulose digestion
- Liver helps in the production of bile
- Blood and gives a red color
- Blood helps in blood clotting
Answer: 4. Blood and helps in blood clotting
Question 189. Which type of WBCs are most abundant in the blood of rabbits and other vertebrates?
- Acidophils
- Basophils
- Lymphocytes
- Neutrophils
Answer: 4. Neutrophils
Question 190. Blood clotting in a test tube can be prevented by adding a little of
- Sodium oxalate
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium hydroxide
- Ammonium chloride
Answer: 1. Sodium oxalate
Question 191. Oval, biconvex, and nucleated RBCs are found in
- Camel
- Rabbit
- Man
- Rat
Answer: 1. Camel
Question 192. Which of the following is an anticoagulant and checks blood coagulation in blood vessels?
- Prothrombin
- Globulin
- Thromboplastin
- Heparin
Answer: 4. Heparin
Question 193. In a normal healthy female, the number of RBCs/mm³ of blood is
- 6.5-7.0 million
- 5.5-6.0 million
- 4.5-5.0 million
- 3.5-4.0 million
Answer: 3. 4.5-5.0 million
Question 194. The tissue which forms the basic structure of lymphoid organs, spleen, etc., is
- Lymphoid tissue
- Cartilage tissue
- Elastic tissue
- Areolar tissue
Answer: 1. Lymphoid tissue
Question 195. Which of the following should be avoided in biological marriage?
- A+ boy and A+ girl
- A+ boy and A- girl
- 0+ boy and 0+ girl
- O- boy and O- girl
Answer: 2. A+ boy and A+ girl
Question 196. After examining the blood group of husband and wife, the doctor advised them not to have more than one child. The blood groups of the couple are likely to be
- Male Rh- and male Rh+
- Female Rh- and male Rh+
- Male Rh+ and female Rh+
- Male Rh- and female Rh-
Answer: 2. Female Rh- and male Rh+
Question 197. Blood colloidal osmotic pressure is maintained by
- Albumin
- Globulin
- Fibrinogen
- Thrombin
Answer: 1. Albumin
Question 198. Haversian canal is situated in
- Glandular connective tissue
- Skeletal connective tissue
- Fibrous connective tissue
- Nervous tissue
Answer: 2. Skeletal connective tissue
Question 199. Histamine is secreted by
- Neutrophils
- Basophils
- Leukocytes
- Monocytes
Answer: 2. Basophils
Question 200. Which one of the following is an agranulocyte?
- Neutrophil
- Eosinophil
- Basophil
- Monocyte
Answer: 4. Monocyte
Question 201. Stratified squamous epithelium is found in
- Pharynx
- Trachea
- Ileums
- Bowman’s capsule
Answer: 1. Pharynx
Question 202. During the process of blood coagulation, vitamin K helps in the
- Formation of thromboplastin
- Formation of prothrombin
- Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
- Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
Answer: 2. Formation of prothrombin
Question 203. In mature RBC, the nucleus is present in
- Frog
- Rabbit
- Both (1) and (2)
- Neither in frog nor in rabbit
Answer: 1. Frog
Question 204. ABO blood group system was given by
- Landsteiner
- Wallace
- de Vries
- Lamarck
Answer: 1. Landsteiner
Question 205. Which of the following does not help in the clotting of blood?
- Heparin
- Prothrombin
- Ca2+
- Exposure to O2
Answer: 1. Heparin
Question 206. Collagen fibers are secreted by
- Mast cells
- Macrophage
- Histiocytes
- Fibroblasts
Answer: 4. Fibroblasts
Question 207. The haversian canal is found in the bone of
- Mammals
- Reptiles
- Aves
- Pisces
Answer: 1. Mammals
Question 208. The hematocrit value gives the
- Amount of RBC in blood
- Number of WBC in blood
- Amount of plasma in blood
- Hemoglobin concentration in blood
Answer: 1. Amount of RBC in blood
Question 209. Tendons and ligaments are specialized types of
- Nervous tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Muscular tissue
- Fibrous connective tissue
Answer: 4. Fibrous connective tissue
Question 210. Which one of the following is a transparent tissue?
- Tendon
- Ligament
- Fibrous cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
Answer: 4. Hyaline cartilage
Question 211. Ciliated epithelium is present in
- Trachea
- Ureter
- Intestine
- Nasal chamber
Answer: 1. Trachea
Question 212. The difference between bone and cartilage is
- Haversian canal
- Bloodvessel
- Lymph vessel
- None of these
Answer: 1. Haversian canal
Question 213. Minimum regeneration power is present in
- Nervous tissue
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- None of these
Answer: 1. Nervous tissue
Question 214. Which one of the following couples was suggested by doctors to not have more than one child?
- Rh+ male and Rh- female
- Rh- male and Rh+ female
- Rh+ male and Rh+ female
- Rh- male and Rh- female
Answer: 1. Rh+ male and Rh- female
Question 215. The pH of blood is
- Between 7 and 8
- Between 2 and 4
- Between 12 and 14
- Between 2 and 5
Answer: 1. Between 7 and 8
Question 216. Histamine is secreted by
- Goblet cell
- Nerve cell
- Kupffer cell
- Mast cell
Answer: 4. Mast cell
Question 217. Universal blood recipient is
- Blood group O
- Blood group AB
- Blood group A
- Blood group B
Answer: 2. Blood group AB
Question 218. The lifespan of RBC is
- 50 days
- 70 days
- 120 days
- 220 days
Answer: 3. 120 days
Question 219. During blood clotting, which of the following is used?
- Co
- Ca++
- Na2
- Cl–
Answer: 2. Ca++
Question 220. Hemoglobin contains
- Fe++
- Mg++
- Na++
- Ca++
Answer: 1. Fe++
Question 221. Which of the following does not play a role in blood coagulation?
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D
- Calcium ions
- Fibrinogen
Answer: 2. Vitamin D
Question 222. Which of the following cells of connective tissue secrete antibodies?
- Mast cells
- Reticular cells
- Adipose cells
- Plasma cells
Answer: 4. Plasma cells
Question 223. The cavities of the brain are lined by
- Cuboidal cells
- Polygonal cells
- Ependymal cells
- Simple squamous cells
Answer: 3. Ependymal cells
Question 224. Ligament is mainly made up of
- Reticulin
- Elastin
- Myosin
- Collagen
Answer: 2. Elastin
Question 225. Which is a sesamoid bone?
- Patella
- Femur
- Ulna
- Pterygoid
Answer: 1. Patella
Question 226. Mammary glands are modified
- Sweat glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Cutaneous glands
- Scent glands
Answer: 1. Sweat glands
Question 227. Anemia disease is caused by
- Deficiency of Fe
- Deficiency of Na
- Deficiency of Ca
- Deficiency of Mg
Answer: 1. Deficiency of Fe
Question 228. The main function of the ligament is
- Joining of two bones
- Joining of muscles
- Joining of muscle to bone
- Joining of muscle to nerves
Answer: 1. Joining of two bones
Question 229. The following are needed for blood clotting.
- Ca++ and vitamin E
- Ca++ and vitamin K
- Ca++ and vitamin A
- K+ and vitamin K
Answer: 2. Ca++ and vitamin K
Question 230. The type of epithelium found in the conjunctiva of eye is
- Stratified cuboidal
- Stratified columnar
- Stratified squamous
- Transitional epithelium
Answer: 1. Stratified cuboidal
Question 231. Haversian canals are found in the
- Bones of birds
- Bones of mammals
- Bones of frog
- Cartilage
Answer: 2. Bones of mammals
Question 232. One of the following is not found in the red blood corpuscles of human being.
- Hemoglobin
- Plasmalemma
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
Answer: 3. Nucleus
Question 233. The lifespan of human RBC is
- 120 days
- 90 days
- 2-3days
- 20 days
Answer: 1. 120 days
Question 234. Volkmann canals are found in
- Bones of birds
- Bones of amphibians
- Bones of mammals
- Cartilage of mammals
Answer: 3. Bones of mammals
Question 235. An example of a merocrine gland is
- Sebaceous gland
- Pineal gland
- Salivary gland
- Mammary gland
Answer: 3. Salivary gland
Question 236. Bone formed by the ossification of a tendon is called
- Membrane bone
- Sesamoid bone
- Dermal bone
- Cartilage
Answer: 2. Sesamoid bone
Question 237. Epithelial tissues arise from
- Ectoderm
- Endoderm
- Mesoderm
- All the above
Answer: 4. All the above
Question 238. The percentage of Hb in RBC is
- 48%
- 34%
- 10%
- 20%
Answer: 2. 34%
Question 239. White adipose tissue contains
- Multilocular fat cells
- Bilocular fat cells
- Unilocular fat cells
- Alocular fat cells
Answer: 3. Unilocular fat cells
Question 240. In humans, fibrous cartilage is found abundantly
- Hyaline cartilage of joints
- Nostrils
- Intervertebral discs
- External ear
Answer: 3. Intervertebral discs
Question 241. Which of the following is enucleate?
- Squamous epithelial cell
- Mature human erythrocyte
- Mature human leukocyte
- Mature frog erythrocyte
Answer: 2. Mature human erythrocyte
Question 242. Which one of the following is blood during storage?
- Sodium carbonate
- Sodium oxalate
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium hydroxide
Answer: 2. Sodium oxalate
Question 243. Blood clotting requires
- Na+ and K+
- Na+ and prothrombin
- Na++ and thromboplastin
- Ca2+ and thromboplastin
Answer: 4. Ca2+ and thromboplastin
Question 244. Mammalian pinna is supported by
- Hyaline cartilage
- Calcified cartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- White fibrous connective tissue
Answer: 3. Elastic cartilage
Question 245. Bone marrow takes part in
- Controlling blood pressure
- As hemopoietic tissue
- Assisting kidneys
- Assisting liver
Answer: 2. As hemopoietic tissue
Question 246. Agranulocytes are
- Eosinophils and neutrophils
- Monocytes and lymphocytes
- Eosinophils and lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes and basophils
Answer: 2. Monocytes and lymphocytes
Question 247. Platelets are a source of
- Fibrinogen
- Calcium
- Thromboplastin
- Hemoglobin
Answer: 2. Calcium
Question 248. Which is unrelated to blood plasma?
- Fibrinogen
- Fibrin
- Bilirubin
- Calcium
Answer: 3. Bilirubin
Question 249. A major component of blood plasma is
- Water
- Inorganic Substances
- Organic substances
- Blood cells
Answer: 1. Water
Question 250. Connective tissue belongs to
- Ectoderm
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
- Any of the above
Answer: 2. Mesoderm
Question 251. Which one is unrelated?
- Keratin
- Elastin
- Dextrin
- Collagen
Answer: 3. Dextrin
Question 252. Thromboplastin required for by blood clotting is produced
- Platelets
- Erythrocytes
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
Answer: 1. Platelets
Question 253. The maximum number of white blood corpuscles is that of
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
Answer: 2. Neutrophils
Question 254. Protein present in cartilage is
- Cartilage
- Chondrin
- Ossein
- Ossein
Answer: 2. Chondrin
Question 255. The lifespan of human white blood corpuscles is
- 24 h
- Less than 10 days
- 120 days
- 100h
Answer: 2. Less than 10 days
Question 256. Which of the following is not a granulocyte?
- Lymphocyte
- Basophil
- Neutrophil
- Eosinophil
Answer: 1. Lymphocyte
Question 257. Which of the following are involved in body defense?
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Macrophages
- All the above
Answer: 4. All the above
Question 258. Ends of two long bones are connected by
- Cartilage
- Muscles
- Ligaments
- Tendons
Answer: 3. Ligaments
Question 259. Largest corpuscles in human blood are
- Erythrocytes
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
- Basophils
Answer: 2. Monocytes
Question 260. Heparin is formed by
- Liver cells
- Plasma cells
- Blood cells
- Spleen cells
Answer: 1. Liver cells
Question 261. Prothrombin, albumin, and fibrinogen are synthesized by
- Pancreas
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
- Liver
Answer: 4. Liver
Question 262. Regeneration of cartilage can occur from its
- Matrix
- Plasma
- Perichondrium
- A piece without perichondrium
Answer: 3. Perichondrium
Question 263. Mast cells occur in
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Skeletal tissue
- Nervous tissue
Answer: 1. Connective tissue
Question 264. The ground substance of connective tissue is formed of
- Phospholipids
- Lipids
- Monosaccharides
- Mucopolysaccharides
Answer: 4. Mucopolysaccharides
Question 265. The matrix of hyaline cartilage contains
- Collagen
- Chondrin
- Ossein
- All the above
Answer: 2. Chondrin
Question 266. The ends of long bones are covered by
- Blood cells
- Ligaments
- Muscles
- Cartilage
Answer: 4. Cartilage
Question 267. Erythrocytes of adult mammals are formed in
- Spleen
- Liver
- Bone marrow
- Kidney
Answer: 3. Bone marrow
Question 268. Histamine is secreted by
- Mast cells
- Histiocytes
- Lymphocytes
- Fibroblasts
Answer: 1. Mast cells
Question 269. Blood leukocytes are
- Epithelial
- Endothelial
- Glandular
- Connective
Answer: 4. Connective
Question 270. Which one is a factor for the maturation of erythrocytes?
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
Answer: 1. Vitamin B12
Question 271. Antibodies are
- Albumins
- Gamma-globulins
- Sucrose
- Vitamin C
Answer: 2. Gamma-globulins
Question 272. In which state iron is present in hemoglobin?
- Anionic
- Fe2+
- Fe3+
- None of these
Answer: 2. Fe2+
Question 273. White fibrous tissue is
- Nervous
- Muscular
- Ligaments
- Tendons
Answer: 4. Tendons
Question 274. Loose connective tissue is
- Areolar
- Adipose
- Blood
- Cartilage
Answer: 1. Areolar
Question 275. Ligament is
- Modified white fibrous tissue
- Inelastic white fibrous tissue
- Modified elastic connective tissue
- None of these
Answer: 3. Modified elastic connective tissue
Question 276. The percentage of hemoglobin in RBCs is
- 10%
- 20%
- 34%
- 48%
Answer: 3. 34%
Question 277. Immature RBCs of mammals have
- No nucleus
- Single beaded nucleus
- Many nuclei
- Single nucleus
Answer: 1. No nucleus
Question 278. Megakaryocytes
- Produce leukocytes
- Forms blood platelets
- Are carriers of oxygen
- Are carriers of oxygen
Answer: 2. Forms blood platelets
Question 279. During blood clotting, fibrin is produced by
- Thrombokinase
- Prothrombin
- Liver
- Proteolysis
Answer: 2. Prothrombin
Question 280. Cartilage present in trachea, larynx, and bronchi is
- Fibrous
- Biotic
- Hyaline
- Calcified
Answer: 3. Hyaline
Question 281. The number of erythrocytes per mm³ of human blood is
- 4 million
- 5 million
- 6 million
- 0.5 million
Answer: 2. 5 million
Question 282. The number of WBCs per mm of human blood is
- 8000
- 7000
- 6500
- 6000
Answer: 1. 8000
Question 283. RBCs are nucleated in
- Man
- Rabbit
- Rat
- Frog
Answer: 4. Frog
Question 284. Cartilage is
- Non-vascular
- Poorly vascular
- Highly vascular
- Irregular vascular
Answer: 1. Non-vascular
Question 285. An anticoagulant is
- Heparin
- Hirudin
- EDTA
- All the above
Answer: 4. All the above
Question 286. Collagen and elastin are formed by
- Macrophages
- Fibroblasts
- Mast cells
- Chondrocytes
Answer: 2. Fibroblasts
Question 287. The rarest leukocyte of human blood is
- Basophil
- Monocyte
- Neutrophil
- Eosinophil
Answer: 1. Basophil
Question 288. Blood plasma has a pH of
- 7.4
- 7.8
- 6.9
- 6.3
Answer: 1. 7.4
Question 289. In camel, the RBCs are
- Oval and nucleated
- Circular, biconcave and nucleated
- Circular, biconcave and non-nucleated
- Oval and non-nucleated
Answer: 1. Oval and nucleated
Question 290. Bilirubin and biliverdin are derived from
- Globulin
- Heme
- Iron
- Fat
Answer: 1. Globulin
Question 291. The protein required for the coagulation of blood is
- Hemoglobin
- Globulin
- Fibrinogen
- Albumin
Answer: 3. Fibrinogen
Question 292. Globulin is
- Plasma protein
- Antigen
- Serum
- Found in lymphatic tissue
Answer: 1. Plasma protein
Question 293. Which is not a component of areolar tissue?
- Macrophage
- Plasma cell
- Schwann cell
- Adipose cell
Answer: 3. Schwann cell
Question 294. The structure absent from fresh frozen blood plasma is
- Immunoglobulin
- Plasma
- Albumin
- Platelets
Answer: 4. Platelets
Question 295. To prevent clotting, the donor’s blood is treated with
- Sodium glycocholate
- Sodium citrate
- Heparin
- Sodium taurocholate
Answer: 2. Sodium citrate
Question 296. Bones are mainly formed of
- Calcium and magnesium
- Calcium and phosphorus
- Calcium and sulfur
- Calcium and iron
Answer: 2. Calcium and phosphorus
Question 297. The nasal septum gets damaged. Its recovery requires cartilage called
- Fibrous cartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Calcified cartilage
Answer: 3. Hyaline cartilage
Question 298. Which cartilage is present at the end of long bones?
- Calcified cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Fibrous cartilage
Answer: 2. Hyaline cartilage
Question 299. Continuous bleeding from an injured part of body is due to the deficiency of
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
Answer: 3. Vitamin K
Question 330. What will happen if ligaments are cut or broken?
- Bones will move freely at joints
- No movement at joint
- Bone will become unfix
- Bone will become fixed
Answer: 3. Bone will become unfix
Question 331. An abnormal increase in the number of RBC in the blood is called
- Anemia
- Polycythemia
- Leukemia
- Sarcoma
Answer: 2. Polycythemia
Question 332. Which one of the following contains the largest quantity of extracellular material?
- Striated muscle
- Areolar tissue
- Stratified epithelium
- Myelinated nerve fibers
Answer: 2. Areolar tissue
Question 333. Liquid that remains after clotting of blood is called as
- Serum
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Blood
Answer: 1. Serum
Question 334. Four healthy people in their twenties got involved in injuries resulting in the damage and death of a few cells of the following. Which of the cells are least likely to be replaced by new cells?
- Osteocytes
- Liver cells
- Neurons
- Malpighian layer of the skin
Answer: 3. Neurons
Question 335. Which of the following substances, if introduced into the bloodstream, would cause coagulation of blood at the site of its introduction?
- Thromboplastin
- Fibrinogen
- Heparin
- Prothrombin
Answer: 1. Thromboplastin
Question 336. Examination of the blood of a person suspected of having anemia shows large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes without hemoglobin. Supplementing his diet with which of the following is likely to alleviate his symptoms?
- Thiamine
- Folic acid and cobalamine
- Riboflavin
- Iron compounds
Answer: 2. Folic acid and cobalamine
Question 337. Areolar connective tissue joins
- Fat body with muscles
- Integument with muscles
- Bones with muscles
- Bones with bones
Answer: 2. Integument with muscles
Question 338. Mast cells secrete
- Hippurin
- Myoglobin
- Histamine
- Hemoglobin
Answer: 3. Histamine
Question 339. Which one of the following mammalian, cells is not capable of metabolizing glucose to carbon dioxide aerobically?
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Unstriated muscle cells
- White blood cells
Answer: 1. Red blood cells
Question 340. In which one of the following preparations are you likely to come across cell junctions most frequently?
- Hyaline cartilage
- Ciliated epithelium
- Thrombocytes
- Tendon
Answer: 2. Ciliated epithelium
Question 341. A drop of each of the following is placed separately on four slides. Which of them will not coagulate?
- Whole blood from the pulmonary vein
- Blood plasma
- Blood serum
- Sample from the thoracic duct of the lymphatic system
Answer: 3. Blood serum
Question 342. Which one is the most abundant protein in the animal world?
- Hemoglobin
- Collagen
- Insulin
- Trypsin
Answer: 2. Collagen
Question 343. Compared to those of humans, the erythrocytes in frogs are
- Nucleated and with hemoglobin.
- Very much smaller and fewer.
- Nucleated and without hemoglobin.
- Without nucleus but with hemoglobin.
Answer: 1. Nucleated and with hemoglobin.
Question 344. Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of a muscular or skeletal system.
- Osteoporosis: Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age.
- Myasthenia gravis: Autoimmune disorder that inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
- Gout: Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium.
- Muscular dystrophy: Age-related shortening of muscles.
Answer: 1. Osteoporosis: Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age.
Question 345. The diagrammatic sketch of a certain type of connective tissue. Identify the parts labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 and select the right option for them.
Answer: 3
Question 346. Which one of the following pairs of chemical substances is correctly categorized?
Answer: 3
Question 347. The supportive skeletal structures in the human external ears and in the nose tip are examples of
- Ligament
- Areolar tissue
- Bone
- Cartilage
Answer: 4. Cartilage
Question 348. The four sketches (1, 2, 3, and 4) given below represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its correct location and function?
Answer: 1
Question 349. The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fiber is due to
- The central gap between myosin filaments in the A band.
- The central gap between actin filaments extending through myosin filaments in the A band.
- The extension of myosin filaments in the central portion of the A band.
- The absence of myofibrils in the central portion of A band.
Answer: 2. The central gap between actin filaments extending through myosin filaments in the A band
Questions Related to Earthworm, Cockroach, and Frog
Question 350. What is common between earthworms, leeches, and centipedes
- Absence of legs
- Presence of ventral nerve cord
- Presence of malpighian tubules
- They are hermaphrodite
Answer: 2. Presence of ventral nerve cord
Question 351. Photoreceptors in Pheretima are present
- On the ventral side of skin
- On the dorsal side of skin
- On both sides
- In clitellum
Answer: 2. On the dorsal side of skin
Question 352. In earthworms, the arrangement of blood vessels is
- Different in last 15 segments
- Different in first 13 segments
- Same throughout
- Different in the middle 13 segments
Answer: 2. Different in first 13 segments
Question 353. In a copulatory pair of earthworms, there occur
- Reciprocal fertilization and internal fertilization
- Cross-fertilization and external fertilization
- External fertilization and internal fertilization
- Cross-fertilization and reciprocal fertilization
Answer: 4. Cross-fertilization and reciprocal fertilization
Question 354. In earthworms, setae are absent from
- Clitellum
- First segment
- Clitellum and last segment
- Clitellum, first and last segment
Answer: 4. Clitellum, first and last segment
Question 355. The excretory organs of earthworms are
- Nephridia
- Solenocytes
- Green glands
- Kidneys
Answer: 1. Nephridia
Question 356. Just as there are nephridia in earthworms, so are
- Myotomes in fish
- StatOcysts in prawn
- Parotid glands in toad
- Flame cells in the liver fluke
Answer: 4. Flame cells in liver fluke
Question 357. Spermathecal pores in Pheretima are present in segments
- 1/2, 2/3, 3/4,4/5
- 6/7, 7/8, 8/9, 9/10
- 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9
- 14/15, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18
Answer: 3. 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9
Question 358. The lifespan of an earthworm is
- 1-3 years
- 2-8 years
- 3.5-10.5 years
- 6-8 years
Answer: 3. 3.5-10.5 years
Question 359. The copulation period of earthworms is
- One hour
- Two hours
- Four hours
- About one week
Answer: 1. One hour
Question 360. The dorsal vessel of an earthworm is
- Distributing
- Collecting
- Collecting in the first 13 segments and distributing in the rest
- Distribution in the first 13 segments and collection in the rest
Answer: 4. Distribution in the first 13 segments and collecting in the rest
Question 361. Who wrote the memoirs on Pheretima and described its anatomy?
- M.L. Bhatia
- B.I. Sunderraj
- K.N. Bahl
- Beni Prasad
Answer: 3. K.N. Bahl
Question 362. Spermatheceae of earthworms take part in
- Collection of sperms of other worm
- Collection of sperms of the same worm
- Sperm maturation
- Fertilization
Answer: 1. Collection of sperms of other worm
Question 363. Hemoglobin is dissolved in the blood plasma of
- Rabbit
- Cockroach
- Earthworm
- Frog
Answer: 3. Earthworm
Question 364. The role of typhlosole of earthworms is to
- Emulsify
- Control blood flow
- Increase absorption area of digested food
- Produce digestive enzymes
Answer: 3. Increase absorption area of digested food
Question 365. The closed circulatory system occurs in
- Earthworm
- Cockroach
- Grasshopper
- Housefly
Answer: 1. Earthworm
Question 366. In earthworms, the mouth is situated on
- Prostomium
- Peristomium
- Stomium
- Protostomium
Answer: 2. Peristomium
Question 367. Annelida is advanced over Nematoda in having
- Closed circulation
- Metameric segmentation
- True coelom
- All the above
Answer: 4. All the above
Question 368. Segments of earthworms are called
- Metainere
- Sarcomere
- Prostomium
- Podomercs
Answer: 1. Metainere
Question 369. In Earthworm, the dorsal blood vessel is collecting channel
- Behind 13th segment
- Anterior 13 segment
- Throughout
- In typhlosolar region
Answer: 1. Behind 13th segment
Question 370. Blood vessel in Pheretima having valves is
- Dorsal
- Ventral
- Lateral
- Integumentary
Answer: 1. Dorsal
Question 371. The male genital apertures of earthworms are located in the segments
- 14
- 18
- 13
- 19
Answer: 2. 18
Question 372. The chloragogen cells of earthworms are similar to an organ of vertebrates
- Liver
- Lung
- Kidney
- Spleen
Answer: 1. Liver
Question 373. In Pheretima, which nephridia are present?
- Protonephridia
- Coelom duct
- Micro-metanephridia
- Solenocytes
Answer: 3. Micro-metanephridia
Question 374. Septum is lacking in Pheretima in segments
- 7/8,6/7
- 3/4,9/10
- 4/5, 8/9
- 6/7, 8/9
Answer: 3. 4/5, 8/9
Question 375. The blood vessels in earthworms are
- Different in last 15 segments
- Different in first 13 segments
- Same throughout
- Differences in middle segments
Answer: 2. Different in the first 13 segments
Question 376. Which one is not true about earthworms?
- It can live in the deficiency of O2 for 3-10 h.
- It has a life span of 3.5-10 years.
- Pineal setae are dissolved in KOH.
- It is omnivorous.
Answer: 3. Pineal setae are dissolved in KOH.
Question 377. The enteronephric nephridia of earthworms also perform the function of
- Respiration
- Excretion
- Osmoregulation
- Thermoregulation
Answer: 3. Osmoregulation
Question 378. In Pheretima, locomotion occurs with the help of
- Circular muscles
- Longitudinal muscles and setae
- Circular, longitudinal muscles and setae
- Parapodia
Answer: 2. Longitudinal muscles and setae
Question 379. Earthworm takes food by which method?
- Ciliary feeding
- Detritus feeding
- Liquid feeding
- None of these
Answer: 2. Detritus feeding
Question 380. Cocoon is formed in earthworms in
- Chitinous setae
- Cuticle
- Clitellum
- Epidermal muscles
Answer: 3. Clitellum
Question 381. The total number of ganglia present oh the nerve cord of a cockroach is
- 6
- 9
- 10
- 12
Answer: 2. 9
Question 382. A: Periplaneta americana is a nocturnal omnivorous, household pest.
R: It is because it acts as a scavenger.
- (A) is true but (R) is false.
- (A) is false but (R) is true.
- (A) and (R) is true and (R) is the right explanation of (A).
- (A) and (R) is true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
Answer: 1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
Question 383. Alary muscles in cockroaches occur in the
- Heart wall and help in blood circulation
- Dorsal septum and connect the septum with heart and tergite
- Wall of gizzard and help in its contraction
- Intestinal wall and help in digestion
Answer: 1. Heart wall and help in blood circulation
Question 384. Young cockroach is called
- Maggot
- Ephyra
- Nymph
- Pupa
Answer: 3. Heart wall and help in blood circulation
Question 385. Periplaneta americana differs from Blatta orientals in having
- No wings
- Only first pair of wings
- Well-developed wings
- Only second pair of wings
Answer: 2. Only the first pair of wings
Question 386. In Arthropoda, the body cavity is called
- Interon
- Pseudocoel
- Hemocoel
- Coelom
Answer: 3. Hemocoel
Question 387. Thirteen-chambered tubular heart is present in
- Cockroach
- Earthworm
- Frog
- Rabbit
Answer: 1. Cockroach
Question 388. Open blood vascular system without hemoglobin or any other respiratory pigment is found in
- Cockroach
- Earthworm
- Hydra
- Nereis
Answer: 1. Cockroach
Question 389. Colleterial gland is found in
- Male cockroach
- Female cockroach
- None
- Both male and female cockroach
Answer: 2. Female cockroach
Question 390. If corpora allata are removed from the first instar of a nymph, then
- It will remain nymph forever
- It will enter into the secondary stage of juvenile
- It will become adult immediately
- None
Answer: 3. It will become adult immediately
Question 391. An insect which undergoes complete metamorphosis is called
- Ametabola
- Hemimetabola
- Holometabola
- None of these
Answer: 3. Holometabola
Question 392. Pericardial space in cockroaches is regularly altered by muscles
- Ciliary
- Alary
- Circular
- Longitudinal
Answer: 2. Alary
Question 393. The function of ecdysone hormone in insects is
- The growth and development of larva
- The maturation into an adult and laying eggs
- To carry molting in the larval stage to form pupa
- The secretion of cuticle in adult
Answer: 3. To carry molting in larval stage to form a pupa
Question 394. Oxygen-carrying respiratory pigment of cockroaches and other insects is
- Hemoglobin
- Hemocyanin
- Hemoerythrin
- None
Answer: 4. None
Question 395. The body of an insect is divisible into
- Head, thorax, and abdomen
- Head, trunk, and abdomen
- Cephalothorax, head, and abdomen
- Trunk, thorax, and abdomen
Answer: 2. Head, trunk, and abdomen
Question 396. What is the similarity between fly, mosquitoes, and cockroaches?
- Thirteen-chambered heart
- Three pairs of legs
- Open excretory system
- Housefly
Answer: 2. Three pairs of legs
Question 397. The respiration pigment of blood in cockroaches is
- Hemozoin
- Hemocyanin
- Hemoglobin
- Absent
Answer: 4. Absent
Question 398. Which type of image is found in the eye of a cockroach?
- Mosaic
- Superposition
- Overlapping
- None of these
Answer: 1. Mosaic
Question 399. Mandibles are present in the mouth parts of
- Locust
- Cockroach
- Bedbug
- Housefly
Answer: 2. Cockroach
Question 400. In Periplaneta, the cuticular lipid is secreted by
- Hypodennal cells
- Oenocyte cell
- Dermal gland cells
- Basal cell
Answer: 2. Oenocyte cell
Question 401. The mouth parts of cockroaches is
- Piercing and sucking type
- Biting and sucking type
- Biting and chewing type
- Sponging type
Answer: 3. Biting and chewing type
Question 402. In cockroaches, vision is due to
- One compound eye
- Only two compound eyes
- Two simple eyes
- Two compounds and two simple eyes
Answer: 2. Only two compound eyes
Question 403. Hemocoel is present in
- Pheretima
- Periplaneta
- Sponge
- Ascaris
Answer: 2. Periplaneta
Question 404. The chitinous exoskeleton is found in
- Periplaneta
- Ascaris
- Pheretima
- Hydra
Answer: 1. Periplaneta
Question 405. The common Indian bullfrog is
- Rana tigrina
- Rana esculenta
- Rana limnocharis
- Rana cyanophlyctis
Answer: 1. Rana tigrina
Question 406. Male frogs can croak louder than females because of being
- Vocal sacs
- Stronger
- Larger in size
- Larger sound box
Answer: 1. Vocal sacs
Question 407. Crocking of frog is
- Hunger call
- Danger call
- Musical tone
- Sex call for female
Answer: 4. Sex call for female
Question 408. The opening of the rectum in frogs is called
- Vestibule
- Cloaca
- Coccyx
- None of the above
Answer: 2. Cloaca
Question 409. The number of fingers in the hindlimb of a frog is
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 2. 5
Question 410. Mucus helps frogs in making
- Dry skin
- Moist skin
- Rough skin
- Thick skin
Answer: 2. Moist skin
Question 411. Chromatophores in the skin of frogs found in the stratum are
- Chromium
- Compactum
- Germination
- Mostly spongiosum
Answer: 4. Mostly spongiosum
Question 412. One of the main functions of a frog’s skin is
- Diffusion of respiratory gases
- Absorption of ultraviolet rays to produce vitamin D
- Storage of excess food in the form of subcutaneous fat
- Excretion of nitrogenous waste in the form of uric acid
Answer: 1. Diffusion of respiratory gases
Question 413. In frogs, the surface of the attachment of the tongue is
- Palatine
- Sphenoid
- Pterygoid
- Hyoid apparatus
Answer: 4. Hyoid apparatus
Question 414. In frogs, the digestion of fats occurs mostly in
- Rectum
- Stomach
- Duodenum
- Small intestine
Answer: 4. Small intestine
Question 415. A fully grown tadpole larva of frog respires through
- Gills
- Skin
- Lungs
- Tail fin
Answer: 2. Skin
Question 416. During hibernation, frog respires with
- Lung only
- Moist skin only
- Buccal cavity only
- External gills and lungs
Answer: 3. Buccal cavity only
Question 417. The oxygen carrier or respiratory pigment in the blood of frog and other vertebrates is
- Myoglobin
- Cytochrome
- Hemoglobin
- Hemocyanin
Answer: 2. Cytochrome
Question 418. In frog, cutaneous respiration takes place
- Always
- Only on land
- Only in water with pulmonary respiration
- Only in water pulmonary respiration is not occurring
Answer: 1. Always
Question 419. The epithelial lining of the respiratory system in frogs is denied by
- Ectoderm
- Endoderm
- Mesoderm
- Mesoderm and endoderm
Answer: 2. Endoderm
Question 420. Amphibian heart is
- One-chambered
- Three chambered
- Two-chambered
- Four chambered
Answer: 2. Three chambered
Question 421. The sciatic vein of the frog opens in
- Heart
- Kidney
- Pelvic region
- Liver
Answer: 3. Pelvic region
Question 422. The functional kidney of a frog tadpole is
- Pronephros
- Archinephros
- Metanephros
- Metanephros
Answer: 1. Pronephros
Question 423. Frog is
- Ureotelic
- Uricotelic
- Ammonotelic
- None of the above
Answer: 1. Ureotelic
Question 424. The nitrogenous excretory product of tadpoles of frog is
- Urea
- Guanine
- Uric acid
- Ammonia
Answer: 4. Ammonia
Question 425. In frog,
- Acetylcholine is the only neurotransmitter
- Noradrenaline is the only neurotransmitter
- Both acetylcholine and noradrenaline act as neurotransmitters
- Neither acetylcholine nor noradrenaline acts as a neurotransmitter
Answer: 3. Both acetylcholine and noradrenaline act as neurotransmitters
Question 426. What will happen if the eyes of a frog are covered by paper?
- Frog will soon die
- Frog will not move
- Frog will not do anything
- Frog will move to one side only
Answer: 3. Frog will not do anything
Question 427. A frog has
- Eyes but no lids
- Jaws but no teeth
- Hands but not fingers
- Ears but not pinnae
Answer: 4. Ears but not pinnae
Question 428. Which of these is an ear ossicle in frog?
- Incus
- Auricle
- Malleus
- Columella auris
Answer: 4. Columella auris
Question 429. Columella auris is a modified
- Quadrate
- Article
- Hyomandibular
- Sphenethmoid
Answer: 3. Hyomandibular
Question 430. Fenestra, ovalis in frog is the
- The air-filled cavity of the middle ear
- Communication between the pharynx and tympanic cavity
- The external opening of tympanic cavity is covered by the tympanic membrane
- Opening of the auditory capsule which separates the middle ear from the internal ear
Answer: 4. Opening of the auditory capsule which separates the middle ear from the internal ear
Question 431. Chromatophores in frog’s skin arc controlled by
- Hormones
- Environment
- Nervous activity
- Nervous and hormonal activities
Answer: 1. Hormones
Question 432. Mesotvhium in frogs refers to
- Fold of peritoneum between a kidney and a testis
- Internal tissue of testes
- Capsules of testes
- None of these
Answer: 1. Fold of peritoneum between a kidney and a testis
Question 433. In frogs, the ureter is a urinogenital duct in
- Male
- Female
- Male and female
- Male or female
Answer: 1. Male
Question 434. In frogs, jelly around the eggs is deposited in
- Ovary
- Oviduct
- Water after fertilization
- Water during fertilization
Answer: 2. Oviduct
Question 435. The acrosome of the sperm of a frog helps in fertilization by
- Activating the oocyte to engulf the sperm
- Inducing the formation of cone of reception in oocyte
- Stimulating oocyte to undergo second maturation division
- Secreting sperm Iysin to dissolve covering the membrane of the oocyte
Answer: 4. Secreting sperm Iysin to dissolve and covering the membrane of the oocyte
Question 436. An enzyme secreted from the acrosome of a frog’s sperm is
- Sperm lysin
- Testosterone
- Sperm trypsin
- Sperm gastrin
Answer: 1. Sperm lysin