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Human Anatomy & Physiology Mcqs

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Monoclonal antibodies are produced by ___________ type of cells.

A) Uninucleate B) Multinucleate
C) Hybridoma D) Prokaryotes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hybridoma

Explanation: Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies that are made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell. They bind to the same epitope. Monoclonal antibodies are produced by the Hybridoma type of cells.

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Which antibody initiates allergic reactions?

A) Ig A B) Ig D
C) Ig E D) Ig M
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ig E

Explanation: Ig E is a type of immunoglobulin. It is synthesized by plasma cells. It consists of 2 heavy chain and 2 light chains. Ig E antibody initiates allergic reactions.

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To confirm AIDS using ELISA we use ________

A) Northern blotting B) Western blotting
C) Southern blotting D) Eastern blotting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Western blotting

Explanation: Western blotting is often used to separate and identify proteins. It is a widely used analytical technique in molecular biology. Western blotting is done in ELISA.

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Which cell secretes antibody?

A) Monocytes B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils D) Eosinphils
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lymphocytes

Explanation: Lymphocytes secretes antibody. It is a type of WBC with a single round nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system.

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Which of the following are cancer cells?

A) Hela cells B) CD4
C) Plasma cells D) Memory cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hela cells

Explanation: Hela cells are a type of immortal cell line used in scientific research. It was derived from cervical cancer cells taken from Henrietta Lacks.

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Which of the following disease is caused by a virus?

A) Cholera B) Measles
C) Diphtheria D) Whooping cough
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Measles

Explanation: Measles is caused by a virus. It is also called as rubella. It is a highly contagious infectious disease.

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Widal test is carried out to test _______

A) HIV B) Typhoid
C) Malaria D) Diabetes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Typhoid

Explanation: Widal test is carried out to test Typhoid. It is a common agglutination test employed in the serological diagnosis of enteric fever.

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Dipsomania is a ______

A) Depression B) Alcohol addiction
C) Tendency to take much water D) Insanity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alcohol addiction

Explanation: Dipsomania is alcohol addiction. It is characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol.

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