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math_qa
mathqa_03_03898
a rectangle having length 150 cm and width 40 cm . if the length of the rectangle is increased by fifteen percent then how much percent the breadth should be decreased so as to maintain the same area .
[ "25 %", "9.09 %", "40 %", "75 %" ]
B
"explanation : solution : ( 15 / ( 150 + 15 ) * 100 ) % = 9.09 % answer : b"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02205
An astronomer is studying two stars that are the same distance from Earth. Star X appears brighter than star Y. Which statement best explains this observation?
[ "Star X is larger than star Y.", "Star Y is larger than star X.", "Star X reflects the Sun’s light better than star Y.", "Star Y reflects the Sun’s light better than star X." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_02773
What do we call forces that act on the system from outside?
[ "material", "external", "internal", "static" ]
B
External forces are forces that act on the system from outside. In our previous example, external forces include the force of gravity acting on both cars (because the other part of the force pair, the pull of gravity the Earth experiences coming from the cars, is not included in the system) and the forces of friction b...
sciq
sciq_01_10239
What type of fertilization usually occurs in aquatic environments where both eggs and sperm are released into the water?
[ "static", "Internal", "material", "external" ]
D
External Fertilization External fertilization usually occurs in aquatic environments where both eggs and sperm are released into the water. After the sperm reaches the egg, fertilization takes place. Most external fertilization happens during the process of spawning where one or several females release their eggs and t...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04032
Most radiosensitive testicular tumor is
[ "Seminoma", "Teratoma", "Lymphoma", "Sertoli cell tumor" ]
A
Ans. a (Seminoma). (Ref. LB, 25th/1384)Radiosensitive tumors are seminoma, Ewing's sarcoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, few gynaecological malignancies and medulloblastoma.Radiotherapy -is the treatment of choice for# Oral cavity, lip, tongue, cheek# Nasopharynx, Oropharynx and hypopharynx# Nasal cavity# Larynx# Skin cancers (...
sciq
sciq_01_01507
What is the arch called that forms when plasma of the sun flows along the loop that connects sunspots?
[ "Energy prominence.", "large prominence", "solar prominence", "vertical prominence" ]
C
Another amazing feature on the Sun is solar prominences. Plasma flows along the loop that connects sunspots. This plasma forms a glowing arch. The arch is a solar prominence. Solar prominences can reach thousands of kilometers into the Sun’s atmosphere. Prominences can last for a day to several months. Prominences can ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03714
Thromboangitis obliterans involves which vessels -
[ "Ant and Post tibial", "Femoral", "Aooiliac", "Popliteal" ]
A
Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger diseaserecurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium aeries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products,primarily from smoking, but is also associated with smokeless tobacco. There are charac...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01619
Which physical property is important to have in a material used in cookware?
[ "poor conductor of heat", "good conductor of heat", "low flexibility", "high flexibility" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_00375
Animals require air, water, and what in order to live and survive?
[ "food?", "time", "shade", "mates" ]
A
openbookqa
obqa_02_00210
Some fields house incredible creatures such as
[ "large rabbits", "lions", "wolves", "mackerel" ]
A
some hares live in fields
math_qa
mathqa_03_04490
two trains of equal are running on parallel lines in the same direction at 46 km / hr and 36 km / hr . the faster train passes the slower train in 27 sec . the length of each train is ?
[ "50", "37.5", "27", "28" ]
B
let the length of each train be x m . then , distance covered = 2 x m . relative speed = 46 - 36 = 10 km / hr . = 10 * 5 / 18 = 25 / 9 m / sec . 2 x / 27 = 25 / 9 = > x = 37.5 . answer : b
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01963
Which drug is essential in Sheehan's syndrome-
[ "Estrogen", "Coisone", "Thyroxin", "Growth hormone" ]
B
Sheehan syndrome, is a rare complication of postpaum hemorrhage, where there is necrosis of the pituitary gland (anterior pituitary is more susceptible to damage than the posterior pituitary) and pituitary failure. The pituitary gland is physiologically enlarged in pregnancy and is therefore very sensitive to the decre...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00582
Many plant species can only reproduce if the environment includes
[ "fungi", "ants", "bees", "spiders" ]
C
A bee is a pollinating animal
sciq
sciq_01_06698
The earth is tilted on its what?
[ "top", "radius", "axis", "compass" ]
C
The Earth is tilted on its axis ( Figure above ). This means that as the Earth rotates, one hemisphere has longer days with shorter nights. At the same time the other hemisphere has shorter days and longer nights. For example, in the Northern hemisphere summer begins on June 21. On this date, the North Pole is pointed ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02478
how many even multiples of 25 are there between 249 and 501 ?
[ "5", "6", "9", "10" ]
B
"250 = 10 * 25 500 = 20 * 25 the even multiples are 25 multiplied by 10 , 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , and 20 for a total of 6 . the answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_04336
Channel proteins and carrier proteins help substances diffuse across what?
[ "cell membrane", "ribosomes", "endoplasmic reticulum", "cytoplasm" ]
A
Facilitated Diffusion Across a Cell Membrane. Channel proteins and carrier proteins help substances diffuse across a cell membrane. In this diagram, the channel and carrier proteins are helping substances move into the cell (from the extracellular space to the intracellular space).
sciq
sciq_01_01076
Regularly done aerobic activities can help build up endurance and make what vital organ stronger?
[ "brain", "heart", "skin", "stomach" ]
B
Tim Wilson. Regularly done aerobic activities can help build up endurance and make the heart stronger . CC BY 2.0.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00828
Most common pattern of onychomycosis is?
[ "Distal and lateral subungual", "Proximal subungual", "White superficial", "Total dystrophic" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Distal and lateral subungual Clinical subtypes of onychomycosisDistal and lateral subungual onychomycosis (DSO)* DSO is the most common form (90%) of onychomycosis.* Characterized by invasion of the nail bed and underside of the nail plate beginning at the hyponychium and migrates proximally through t...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04356
Which female genital malignancy is most common in pregnancy?
[ "Ovarina cancer", "Vaginal vulvar cancer", "Endometrial cancer", "Cervical cancer" ]
D
Combined together, genital tract cancers are the most common malignancies encountered during pregnancy. Most common genital malignancy during pregnancy is cervical cancer. Proportion of malignancies during pregnancy is shown in Figure. Williams Obs. 24/e
sciq
sciq_01_08929
What decreases with the loss of subsequent protons?
[ "example strength", "seawater strength", "acid strength", "Movement strength" ]
C
Polyprotic Acids and Bases As you learned in Chapter 4 "Reactions in Aqueous Solution", polyprotic acids such as H2SO4, H3PO4, and H2CO3 contain more than one ionizable proton, and the protons are lost in a stepwise manner. The fully protonated species is always the strongest acid because it is easier to remove a proto...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00520
a cyclist bikes x distance at 8 miles per hour and returns over the same path at 812 miles per hour . what is the cyclist ' s average rate for the round trip in miles per hour ?
[ "8.1", "8.3", "8.6", "9.6" ]
D
"distance = d 1 = x miles speed = s 1 = 8 miles per hour time = t 1 = distance / speed = x / 8 2 . going from b to a distance = d 2 = x miles speed = s 2 = 12 miles per hour time = t 2 = distance / speed = x / 12 3 . average speed = total distance / total time total distance = x + x = 2 x total time = x / 12 + x / 8 = ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00776
Which of the following is given to prevent methotrexate toxicity?
[ "MESNA", "Flumazenil", "Fomipezole", "Calcium leucovorin" ]
D
Ans. d (Calcium leucovorin) (Ref. Harrison 18th/ p 476, 607)# Methotrexate inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, which regenerates reduced folates from the oxidized folates produced when thymidine monophosphate is formed from deoxyuridine monophosphate.# Without reduced folates, cells die a "thymineless" death.# N-5 tetrah...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00089
Hansen’s bacillus is cultured in
[ "LJ medium", "Robertson’s cooked meat medium", "Foot pad of mice", "Sabouraud’s agar" ]
C
Hansen’s bacillus is M. leprae and can be grown in Armadillo and Foot pad of mice.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03102
on a race track a maximum of 5 horses can race together at a time . there are a total of 25 horses . there is no way of timing the races . what is the minimum number r of races we need to conduct to get the top 3 fastest horses ?
[ "5", "7", "8", "10" ]
B
"r = 7 is the correct answer . good solution buneul . b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04883
The more matter a planet is made up, the more likely other bodies are to
[ "Triangle it", "kiss it", "punch it", "be dragged in" ]
D
the mass of a planet causes the pull of gravity on that planet
sciq
sciq_01_02721
How much work is done when a force is applied in a different direction than the direction of movement?
[ "half", "none", "full", "minimum" ]
B
Laura Guerin. Work is not done when a force is applied in a different direction than the direction of movement . CC BY-NC 3.0.
sciq
sciq_01_02289
What are the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?
[ "mammals", "arthropods", "cephalopods", "crustaceans" ]
B
Arthropods are the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02921
Where would you find a tool containing cylindrical ferrous material?
[ "at the pyramids", "in the desert", "at a junkyard", "in the jungle" ]
C
an electromagnet contains cylindrical ferrous metal
math_qa
mathqa_03_00463
set a contains all the even numbers between 22 and 70 inclusive . set b contains all the even numbers between 62 and 110 inclusive . what is the difference between the sum of elements of set b and the sum of the elements of set a ?
[ "600", "800", "1000", "1200" ]
C
"each term in set b is 40 more than the corresponding term in set a . the difference of the sums = 25 * 40 = 1000 . the answer is c ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_04183
The outer shell of our planet is made of
[ "sedimentary formations", "plastic", "foam", "cheese" ]
A
Earth 's surface is made of rock
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00314
In oxidative phosphorylation, the ATP production and respiratory chain are linked by
[ "Chemical methods", "Physical methods", "Chemiosmotic methods", "Conformational changes" ]
C
The chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis is the most accepted theory which explains the mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation. The theory states that free energy of electron transport is conserved by pumping protons (111 from mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane space, so as to create an electrochemical proton gradie...
sciq
sciq_01_03486
What is the general composition of the continental crust?
[ "marble", "limestone", "granite", "sandstone" ]
C
The average composition of continental crust is granite.
sciq
sciq_01_05467
Plants obtain the molecules for cellular function though what?
[ "Plants", "photosynthesis", "tissues", "nutrients" ]
B
Introduction All living organisms need nutrients to survive. While plants can obtain the molecules required for cellular function through the process of photosynthesis, most animals obtain their nutrients by the consumption of other organisms. At the cellular level, the biological molecules necessary for animal functio...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00939
if x and y are integers such that x ^ 2 = 2 y and xy = 256 , then x – y = ?
[ "- 30", "- 24", "- 5", "5" ]
B
"here x and y are integers . x ^ 2 = 2 y , xy = 256 . substitute ( x ^ 2 ) / 2 = y in xy = > x ^ 3 = 256 * 2 = > x ^ 3 = 512 . here x ^ 3 is positive , x is also positive . x = 8 then y = 32 . x - y = - 24 so option b is correct"
sciq
sciq_01_11640
What is the name of the stage of life when a child becomes sexually mature?
[ "maturity", "puberty", "adolescence", "growth spurt" ]
B
Puberty is the stage of life when a child becomes sexually mature. Puberty lasts from about 10 to 16 years of age in girls and from about 12 to 18 years of age in boys. In both girls and boys, puberty begins when the pituitary gland signals the gonads (ovaries or testes) to start secreting sex hormones (estrogen in gir...
sciq
sciq_01_01781
The process of photosynthesis uses chlorophyll, which is located in organelles called what?
[ "chloroplasts", "mitochondria", "fibroblasts", "nucleus" ]
A
Plants are a large and varied group of organisms. There are close to 300,000 species of catalogued plants. Of these, about 260,000 are plants that produce seeds. Mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants are all members of the plant kingdom. The plant kingdom contains mostly photosynthetic organisms; a few parasiti...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00023
Many animals that give birth to live young have
[ "gills", "scales", "exoskeletons", "legs" ]
D
mammals give birth to live young
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02714
Medical sociology views illness as ?
[ "Purely medical problem", "Medical and environmental problem", "Medical and psychosocial problem", "Psychosocial problem" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Medical and psychosocial problem Medical sociology is a specialization within the field of sociology.Its main interest is in the study of health, health behaviour and medical institutions.As a specialized field, it was first proposed by Charles McIntire in 1894.It is defined as "professional endeavour...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01819
exactly 5 % of the reporters for a certain wire service cover local politics in country x . if 30 % of the reporters who cover politics for the wire service do not cover local politics in country x , what percent of the reporters for the wire service do not cover politics ?
[ "20 %", "42 %", "44 %", "92 %" ]
D
"you are correct . people who cover local politics are a subset of people who cover politics . 30 % of reporters who cover politics do not cover local politics so 70 % do cover local politics . reporters covering local politics = 70 % of reporters covering politics = 5 % of all reporters reporters covering politics / a...
sciq
sciq_01_08645
The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion is called?
[ "gravitation", "friction", "magnetism", "inertia" ]
D
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion. The inertia of an object depends on its mass. Objects with greater mass have greater inertia. To overcome inertia, an unbalanced force must be applied to an object.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01736
Which of the following best describes a role of mushrooms in ecosystems?
[ "capturing energy from sunlight", "consuming living plant material", "taking energy from animal hosts", "breaking down dead plant material" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_02836
What covers the body of a fish to help the move their body to swim?
[ "skin", "scales", "hairs", "gelatin" ]
B
Fish are covered with scales. Scales are overlapping tissues, like shingles on a roof. They reduce friction with the water. They also provide a flexible covering that lets fish move their body to swim.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03143
Which would an ecologically minded individual most support?
[ "oil", "gas", "fracking", "windmills" ]
D
wind is a renewable resource
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00015
A scientist wanting to document a change in a river's flow pattern should observe a river over a period of
[ "days.", "weeks.", "months.", "years." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_02458
What process involves the flow of heat from warmer objects to cooler objects?
[ "convection", "radiation", "conduction", "activation" ]
C
Through the process of conduction, heat flows from warmer objects to cooler objects ( Figure below ). The lower mantle is heated directly by conduction from the core. In conduction , heat is transferred as atoms collide.
sciq
sciq_01_09635
What is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates?
[ "neurons", "glycogen", "fructose", "placenta" ]
B
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates and is made up of monomers of glucose. Glycogen is the animal equivalent of starch and is a highly branched molecule usually stored in liver and muscle cells. Whenever blood glucose levels decrease, glycogen is broken down to release glucose in a p...
sciq
sciq_01_03592
What device is an electrochemical cell or series of cells that produces an electric current?
[ "battery", "reactor", "generator", "magnet" ]
A
A battery is an electrochemical cell or series of cells that produces an electric current. In principle, any galvanic cell could be used as a battery. An ideal battery would never run down, produce an unchanging voltage, and be capable of withstanding environmental extremes of heat and humidity. Real batteries strike a...
sciq
sciq_01_00296
The ability to regulate what, which is possessed by mammals, was an advantage as earth’s climate went through sudden and dramatic changes?
[ "reflex behaviors", "body temperature", "mutations", "hair growth" ]
B
Mammals have the ability to regulate body temperature. This is an advantage, as Earth’s climate went through sudden and dramatic changes. Mastodons, saber tooth tigers, hoofed mammals, whales, primates and eventually humans all lived during the Cenozoic Era ( Figure below ).
openbookqa
obqa_02_04374
Which is likeliest to harm an organism?
[ "cookies", "drinking", "eating", "a car explosion" ]
D
explosions can cause harm to an organism
math_qa
mathqa_03_01800
area of square with side x is equal to the area of a triangle with base x . the altitude of the triangle is
[ "x / 2'", "x'", "2 x'", "4 x'" ]
C
x ^ 2 = 1 / 2 ã ƒ â € ” x ã ƒ â € ” h or h = 2 x ^ 2 / x = 2 x answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_02504
A month that is in the summer in the Northern Hemisphere directly follows which month?
[ "March", "November", "January", "May" ]
D
June is during the summer in the northern hemisphere
sciq
sciq_01_02686
What is the goal of science?
[ "improve knowledge", "improve life expectancy", "increase knowledge", "gain scholarships" ]
C
The Hubble space telescope shows that technology and science are closely related. Technology uses science to solve problems, and science uses technology to make new discoveries. However, technology and science have different goals. The goal of science is to answer questions and increase knowledge. The goal of technolog...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04958
Which of the following act through G protein coupled receptors?
[ "Ach Muscarinic receptors", "Insulin receptors", "Ach Nicotinic receptors", "GABA-A receptors" ]
A
(a) Ach Muscarinic receptors,Ref: Lippincott, 6th ed., pg. 27-28* M1,M2,M3,M4 and M5 are Ach Muscarinic receptors. They are G protein coupled receptors.* M1 and M3 acts trough Gq protein, activates IP3/DAG and increase cytosolic calcium while M2 receptors involve Gi protein, inhibits adenylyl cyclase and increases pota...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04153
what is the distance covered by a car if it travels with a speed of 160 kmh for 5 hours ?
[ "350 km", "400 km", "800 km", "600 km" ]
C
distance = time x speed 5 x 160 = 800 answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_04336
as a source of light moves directly overhead of an object , the size of the shadow of that object will do what?
[ "increase", "plummet", "rise", "grow" ]
B
as a source of light moves directly overhead of an object , the size of the shadow of that object will decrease
openbookqa
obqa_02_04765
Which is a byproduct of a lightbulb?
[ "taste", "death", "warmth", "sound" ]
C
an incandescent light bulb converts electricity into heat by sending electricity through a filament
openbookqa
obqa_02_00743
The best way to start a fire is to use
[ "moisture deprived logs", "old branches", "green branches", "chopped logs" ]
A
dry wood easily burns
sciq
sciq_01_05142
Species distributions are a consequence of both ecological and evolutionary what?
[ "particles", "isolation", "fluctuations", "interactions" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_05703
What captures carbon dioxide as it is emitted by a power plant before it enters the atmosphere?
[ "carbon sequestration", "oxide sequestration", "nitrogen sequestration", "chemical sequestration" ]
A
Carbon sequestration captures carbon dioxide as it is emitted by a power plant before it enters the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is then stored in another form. Carbon is sequestered naturally by forests. Trees take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Artificial methods of sequestering carbon underground are being ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00672
Preparing food at the proper temperatures
[ "is too much work and should be avoided", "eradicates potential illness causing organisms", "allows bacteria to flourish", "leaves meat raw and under cooked" ]
B
cooking food to proper temperatures protects against food poisoning by killing bacteria and viruses
sciq
sciq_01_08439
When we neutralize a weak base with a strong acid, the product is ________ containing the conjugate acid of the weak base.
[ "salt", "an electron", "an ion", "water" ]
A
Salts of Weak Bases and Strong Acids When we neutralize a weak base with a strong acid, the product is a salt containing the conjugate acid of the weak base. This conjugate acid is a weak acid. For example, ammonium chloride, NH4Cl, is a salt formed by the reaction of the weak base ammonia with the strong acid HCl: NH ...
sciq
sciq_01_02045
The cochlea is a shell-like structure that is full of fluid and lined with nerve cells called what?
[ "brain cells", "red cells", "sperm cells", "hair cells" ]
D
The stirrup passes the amplified sound waves to the inner ear through the oval window (see Figure above ). When the oval window vibrates, it causes the cochlea to vibrate as well. The cochlea is a shell-like structure that is full of fluid and lined with nerve cells called hair cells. Each hair cell has tiny hair-like ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03088
If a person restores a garden complete with oaks, then they have replaced
[ "concrete", "jelly", "steam", "a resource" ]
D
An example of replacing a natural resource is planting new trees where a forest once stood
openbookqa
obqa_02_01235
What shows that as the size of a flower increases , the number of pollinators it will attract increases?
[ "butterflies blend in with flowers where they exist", "ducks prefer to sleep in water that has flowering water lilies", "people prefer to walk through gardens that have a large number of flowering plants", "planting flowering plants causes bees to gather en masse" ]
D
as the size of a flower increases , the number of pollinators it will attract increases
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01494
What is necessary to use on a telescope in order to photograph solar flares and solar prominences?
[ "a light filter", "a chronograph", "an electric drive", "a series of mirrors" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_11078
What causes reduction of elasticity in all organs?
[ "low vitamin D", "weight gain", "radiation", "age" ]
D
Unlike bones and tendons, which need to be strong as well as elastic, the arteries and lungs need to be very stretchable. The elastic properties of the arteries are essential for blood flow. The pressure in the arteries increases and arterial walls stretch when the blood is pumped out of the heart. When the aortic valv...
sciq
sciq_01_04520
What gland secretes its products directly into the urethra through several small ducts
[ "pituitary", "prostate", "adrenal", "thyroid" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_05983
Many structures in fish are adaptations for what type of lifestyle?
[ "carnivorous", "aquatic", "symbiotic", "asexual" ]
B
Many structures in fish are adaptations for their aquatic lifestyle. Several are described below and shown in Figure below .
openbookqa
obqa_02_00619
plants gather their nutrients from the
[ "tinder", "concrete ground", "area under grass", "store" ]
C
soil contains nutrients for plants
sciq
sciq_01_05253
Which cell gives rise to all cells of the human body?
[ "omnipoten stem cell", "signaler stem cell", "schwann stem cell", "totipotent stem cell" ]
D
ability to diversify at each step. The totipotent stem cell is the zygote, or fertilized egg. The totipotent (toti- = “all”) stem cell gives rise to all cells of the human body. The next level is the pluripotent stem cell, which gives rise to multiple types of cells of the body and some of the supporting fetal membrane...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03017
Molecular separation of two proteins with same charge can be done by:
[ "Ion exchange chromatography", "Dialysis", "Gel diffusion chromatography", "Electrophoresis" ]
C
C i.e. Gel diffusion Chomatography
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01327
Students stir salt, sand, sawdust, and seashells into a jar filled with water. Which of the materials will form a solution?
[ "salt and water", "sand and sawdust", "seashells and water", "sawdust and seashells" ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04267
Platelet adhesion to collagen occurs
[ "Factor VIII", "Factor IX", "Von-Willebrand factor", "Fibronectin" ]
C
. Von-Willebrand factor
sciq
sciq_01_09892
What do plants make to store extra glucose?
[ "starches", "sugars", "fats", "water" ]
A
Starches are complex carbohydrates. They are polymers of glucose. Starches contain hundreds of glucose monomers. Plants make starches to store extra glucose. Consumers can get starches by eating plants. Common sources of starches in the human diet are pictured Figure below . Our digestive system breaks down starches to...
sciq
sciq_01_01644
How does the diaphragm look like when it is at rest?
[ "dome-shaped", "dam - shaped", "flat", "inverted" ]
A
The Diaphragm The change in volume of the thoracic cavity during breathing is due to the alternate contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm (Figure 11.17). It separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, and is dome-shaped at rest. The superior surface of the diaphragm is convex, creating the elevated floor of the...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03102
The tendency for turbulent flow is greatest in
[ "image_question", "image_question", "image_question", "image_question" ]
D
The tendency for turbulent flow is greatest in the aoa. The turbulence of flow depends upon Reynold&;s Number: Reynold&;s Number Type of Blood flow <2000 Laminar 2000-3000 Transitional >4000 Turbulent In the proximal poions of the aoa and pulmonary aery, Reynold&;s Number can rise to several thousand during the rapid p...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02531
Delusion is a disorder of: Al 07; Gujarat 07; MP 11; Bihar 12
[ "Thought", "Perception", "Insight", "Cognition" ]
A
Ans. Thought
sciq
sciq_01_01271
What causes eutrophication to occur?
[ "excess of decreased and other nutrients", "excess of carbonate and other nutrients", "excess of increased and other nutrients", "excess of fertilizers and other nutrients" ]
D
Fertilizer in runoff leads to algal blooms and dead zones in bodies of water. This type of pollution is called nonpoint-source pollution. Point-source pollution includes waste water from factories and sewage treatment plants. Hot water discharge causes thermal pollution.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04741
a part of certain sum of money is invested at 6 % per annum and the rest at 15 % per annum , if the interest earned in each case for the same period is equal , then ratio of the sums invested is ?
[ "4 : 6", "4 : 9", "4 : 3", "5 : 2" ]
D
"15 : 6 = 5 : 2 answer : d"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00880
Internal sphincterotomy is the treatment of choice for:
[ "Piles", "Fissure in ano", "Fistula", "Carcinoma" ]
B
Ans. (b) Fissure in anoRef: Bailey 26th edition Page 1248* Lateral sphincterotomy of Notaras is done for fissure in ano.* Internal sphincter is laterally cut.
sciq
sciq_01_03267
The existence of (virtual) photons is possible only by virtue of the heisenberg uncertainty principle and can travel an unlimited distance, so the range ofthe electromagnetic for is what?
[ "finite", "infinite", "generated", "simple" ]
B
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS 19. How are neurons similar to other cells? How are they unique? 20. Multiple sclerosis causes demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. Why is this problematic?.
sciq
sciq_01_07564
What are seamounts that rise above the water surface called?
[ "reefs", "coasts", "islands", "sandbars" ]
C
A seamount is a volcanic mountain on the ocean floor. Seamounts that rise above the water surface are known as islands. There are many seamounts dotting the seafloor.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02482
Which is true of the seasonal weather patterns of places that are at the same latitude?
[ "They have the same wind patterns.", "They have the same amount of rain.", "They have the same intensity of sunlight.", "They have the same kinds of severe weather." ]
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03284
Most common extra intestinal manifestation of amoebiasisis
[ "Amoebic liver abscess", "Pleural effusion", "Atelactasis", "Cardiac tamponade" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Amoebic liver abscess * Amoebic Ever abscess is the most common extraintestinal manifestation of amebiasis. Disease begins when E. histolytica trophozoites penetrate through the colonic mucosa, travel through the portal circulation, and reach the liver.* Most individuals with amebic liver abscess do n...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03774
BRCA1 gene is located on which chromosome?
[ "Chromosome 13", "Chromosome 19", "Chromosome 21", "Chromosome 17" ]
D
The BRCA2 gene is located on chromosome 13 and encodes over 3000 amino acids. It appears that BRCA2 plays an important role in male breast cancer. • The human BRCA1 gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 17
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00634
Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to a dry tap during bone marrow aspiration ?
[ "Acute lymphoblastic leukemia", "Multiple myeloma", "Megaloblastic anaemia", "Idiopathic myelofibrosis" ]
D
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Idiopathic myelofibrosis
sciq
sciq_01_02981
What is it called when organisms with traits that better enable them to adapt to their environment tend to survive and reproduce in greater numbers?
[ "adaptation", "natural distribution", "evolution", "natural selection" ]
D
New species develop naturally through the process of natural selection . Due to natural selection, organisms with traits that better enable them to adapt to their environment will tend to survive and reproduce in greater numbers. Natural selection causes beneficial heritable traits to become more common in a population...
sciq
sciq_01_04252
Each line in a structural formula represents a pair of shared what?
[ "ions", "atoms", "electrons", "waves" ]
C
math_qa
mathqa_03_02753
if 6 x ^ 2 + x - 12 = ( hx + b ) ( cx + d ) , then | h | + | b | + | c | + | d | = for a complete solution and more practice problems , see this blog : http : / / magoosh . com / gmat / 2012 / algebra - on . . . to - factor /
[ "10", "12", "15", "18" ]
B
6 x ^ 2 + x - 12 = 6 x ^ 2 + 9 x - 8 x - 12 = > 3 x ( 2 x + 3 ) - 4 ( 2 x + 3 ) = > ( 2 x + 3 ) ( 3 x - 4 ) = ( hx + b ) ( cx + d ) hence h = 2 , b = c = 3 , d = - 4 so , 2 + 3 + 3 + | - 4 | = 2 + 3 + 3 + 4 = 12 answer b .
sciq
sciq_01_11028
Food provides what type of energy needed by organisms, which is stored in bonds?
[ "caffeine", "radiation energy", "chemical energy", "calories" ]
C
The chemical energy that organisms need comes from food. Food consists of organic molecules that store energy in their chemical bonds. In terms of obtaining food for energy, there are two types of organisms: autotrophs and heterotrophs.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00674
While robins refuse to eat much aside from insects, worms and fruit, most birds can make a nice meal out of
[ "potato boxes", "small beds", "wildflower kernels", "grass stains" ]
C
birds sometimes eat seeds
sciq
sciq_01_09942
The stem of a horsetail is characterized by the presence of joints, or nodes: hence the name arthrophyta, which means this?
[ "jointed plant", "elongated plant", "molted plant", "solid plant" ]
A
The stem of a horsetail is characterized by the presence of joints, or nodes: hence the name Arthrophyta, which means “jointed plant”. Leaves and branches come out as whorls from the evenly spaced rings. The needle-shaped leaves do not contribute greatly to photosynthesis, the majority of which takes place in the green...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04726
For growth of bone, which term is most appropriate:
[ "Enlargement", "Apposition", "Hyper plasia", "Hyperophy" ]
B
B i.e. Apposition Because bone tissue is made only by osteoblasts, the growth of bone is achieved only by deposition of new bone on pre existing surface - known as appositional growth.
sciq
sciq_01_02902
What is the most common type of cancer in adult males?
[ "liver cancer", "prostate cancer", "stomach cancer", "lung cancer" ]
B
Cancer is usually found in adults, especially in adults over the age of 50. The most common type of cancer in adult males is cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer makes up about one third of all cancers in men. The most common type of cancer in adult f...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02732
if 3 x = 8 y = z , what is x + y , in terms of z ?
[ "z / 2", "2 z", "11 z / 24", "3 z / 5" ]
C
"3 x = 8 y = z x = z / 3 and y = z / 8 x + y = z / 3 + z / 8 = 11 z / 24 answer is c"
sciq
sciq_01_04572
What is the largest known virus?
[ "influenza virus", "pneumonia virus", "polyomavirus", "mimivirus" ]
D
The largest known virus, called mimivirus, is so large that scientists first mistook it for a bacterium. It was first discovered in amoeba, in 1992, and was identified as a virus in 2003. Scientists believe that mimivirus may cause certain types of pneumonia in humans. The core contains DNA, with the majority of the DN...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01199
two trains 190 m and 160 m long run at the speed of 60 km / hr and 40 km / hr respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks . the time which they take to cross each other is ?
[ "10.7", "10.9", "10.6", "12.6" ]
D
"relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km / hr . = 100 * 5 / 18 = 250 / 9 m / sec . distance covered in crossing each other = 190 + 160 = 350 m . required time = 350 * 9 / 250 = 12.6 sec . answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_04863
the average weight of 20 persons sitting in a boat had some value . a new person added to them whose weight was 48 kg only . due to his arrival , the average weight of all the persons decreased by 5 kg . find the average weight of first 20 persons ?
[ "55", "56", "57", "58" ]
C
20 x + 48 = 21 ( x – 5 ) x = 57 answer : c
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04179
Anti GBM antibodies are seen in?
[ "Wegener's granulomatosis", "Goodpasture syndrome", "PAN", "SLE" ]
B
Ans: b (Goodpasture's syndrome) Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 968Goodpasture syndrome is due to anti GBM antibodies that react with GBM as well as other basement membranes especially those in the lung alveoli, resulting in simultaneous lung and kidney lesions. The GBM antigen is a component of the noncollagenous domain (NC1...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01019
If John wants to save a little every month, what can he do to help with his water bill?
[ "dripping the sink at night", "taking a bath twice a day", "flushing the toilet more", "repairing all his pipes" ]
D
using less resources usually causes money to be saved