dataset
stringclasses
6 values
id
stringlengths
12
16
question
stringlengths
1
935
choices
listlengths
4
4
answer
stringclasses
4 values
support
stringlengths
0
7.76k
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04516
A syndrome of multiple congenital anomalies including microcephaly, cardiac anomalies and growth retardation has been described in children of women who are heavy users of:
[ "Amphetamines", "Barbiturates", "Heroin", "Ethyl alcohol" ]
D
Teratogenecity of alcohol is the Fetal alcohol syndrome(dose related) which includes pre and post natal growth restriction,facial abnormalities like shoened palpebral fissure,low set ears,smooth philtrum,thinned upper lip, and mid facial hypoplasia CNS defects like microcephaly,mental retardation and behavioral disorde...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02969
a is half good a work man as b and together they finish a job in 18 days . in how many days working alone b finish the job ?
[ "23", "22", "27", "36" ]
C
"c 27 wc = 1 : 2 2 x + x = 1 / 18 = > x = 1 / 54 2 x = 1 / 27 = > 27 days"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02648
Which best describes sexual reproduction in all animals?
[ "Egg and sperm join together.", "Pollen and seed join together.", "Offspring have traits of only one parent.", "Offspring are identical to one parent." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_10140
Aging occurs as cells lose their ability to do what?
[ "duplicate", "divide", "fold", "split" ]
B
Aging occurs as cells lose their ability to divide.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02805
External auditory canal exostosis occurs due to
[ "Repeated instrumentation", "Recurrent otitis externa", "Wide external auditory meatus", "Recurrent prolonged cold water exposure" ]
D
Exostoses are multiple and bilateral, often presenting as smooth, sessile, bony swellings in the deeper pa of the meatus near the tympanic membrane.They often arise from the compact bone. Exostoses is often seen in persons exposed to the entry of cold water in the meatus as in swimmers and divers. Reference: Diseases o...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00816
The lateral mesoderm is divided into two distinct layers by the formation of the
[ "Extraembryonic coelom", "Intraembryonic coelom", "Cardiogenic region", "Notochord" ]
B
The lateral mesoderm is a subdivision of intraembryonic mesoderm and initially is a solid plate of mesoderm. The intraembryonic coelom forms in the middle of the lateral mesoderm, thereby dividing it into the intraembryonic somatic mesoderm and intraembryonic visceral mesoderm.
sciq
sciq_01_11147
What type of climates are found around the equator?
[ "arctics", "arid", "tropical", "tundras" ]
C
Tropical climates are found around the Equator. As you'd expect, these climates have warm temperatures year round. The warm air rises at the Equator. As it rises, it cools, causing it to rain. Tropical climates may be very wet, or wet and dry.
sciq
sciq_01_08526
Things that are hydrophobic repel or otherwise don't really mix with what?
[ "water", "air", "heat", "magnets" ]
A
Lignin is a tough carbohydrate molecule that is hydrophobic (“water fearing”). It adds support to vascular tissues in stems. It also waterproofs the tissues so they don’t leak, which makes them more efficient at transporting fluids. Because most other organisms cannot break down lignin, it helps protect plants from her...
sciq
sciq_01_11677
High explosives create shock waves that exceed the speed of sound, a phenomenon that goes by what term?
[ "turbulence", "supersonic", "light speed", "ion speed" ]
B
The modern day formulation of gun powder is called black powder. It is still commonly used today. Its formulation is still quite similar to what was used in 9 th century China. Black powder is considered a low explosive. It is a mixture that burns quickly, but the resulting shock wave travels at subsonic speeds. The sp...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00312
Process of mixing waste with cement before disposal is known as ?
[ "Ineization", "Controlled tipping", "Sanitary landfill", "Burial" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ineization The process of ineization involves mixing waste with cement and water substances before disposal to minimize the risk of toxic substances contained in the waste migrating into surface water or groundwater. It is especially suitable for pharmaceuticals and for incineration ashes with a high ...
sciq
sciq_01_01249
Metabolism is an emergent property of life that arises from orderly interactions between what?
[ "nutrients", "body systems", "molecules", "tissues" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_01737
What type of energy is used when a roller coaster runs downhill?
[ "residual energy", "vibrational energy", "kinetic energy", "proportional energy" ]
C
For some, the exciting part of a roller coaster is speeding down; for others it is the anticipation of climbing up. While the coaster is being towed up, it is having work done on it. The work done towing it to the top of the hill becomes potential energy stored in the coaster and that potential energy is converted to k...
sciq
sciq_01_02899
Similarity of crystal structures is used to categorize what non-living materials?
[ "minerals", "grains", "salts", "corals" ]
A
Mineralogists are scientists who study minerals. They divide minerals into groups based on chemical composition. Even though there are over 4,000 minerals, most minerals fit into one of eight mineral groups. Minerals with similar crystal structures are grouped together.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04285
excluding stoppages , the speed of a train is 42 kmph and including stoppages it is 36 kmph . of how many minutes does the train stop per hour ?
[ "7.5", "8.5", "9.5", "4.5" ]
B
t = 6 / 42 * 60 = 8.5 answer : b
sciq
sciq_01_06677
What is it called when rays focus at different distances from the lens?
[ "angular aberration", "spherical aberration", "constant aberration", "carbon aberration" ]
B
Figure 26.30 Spherical aberration is caused by rays focusing at different distances from the lens.
sciq
sciq_01_07452
The mechanics of dynein-based bending involve a process that resembles what?
[ "standing", "walking", "jumping", "running" ]
B
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01628
What should a scientist do to help make sure the results of an experiment are unbiased?
[ "Keep the results a secret.", "Do the math without a calculator.", "Change all of the variables in the experiment.", "Ask other scientists to attempt to reproduce the results." ]
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00056
Break bone fever is caused by -
[ "Yellow fever", "Japaneseencephlitis", "Denguefever", "KFD" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dengue fever o Break bone fever (Saddle back fever) is caused by dengue virus.Dengue fevero Dengue fever is caused by arboviruses (at least 4 serotypes have been recognized)o It is transmitted by Aedes (Aedes aegypti is the main vector).o The reservoir of infection is both man and mosquito,o The trans...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02611
Adson test is used for determining vascular suffiency. It is useful in -
[ "Peripheral vascular disease", "Varicose veins", "Cervical rib", "AV fistula" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cervical rib. Adson test -It is a prorocative test for thoracic outlet syndrome. This test is positive in cases of compression of subclavian artery as noted by a radial pulse deficit when patient is placed in positions provoking compression of subclavian artery by a cervical rib or tightehed anterior ...
sciq
sciq_01_11486
What is the most common plant-like protist?
[ "esoteric algae", "invasive algae", "unicellular algae", "mundane algae" ]
C
Ginkgoes, like cycads, has separate female and male plants. The male trees are usually preferred for landscaping because the seeds produced by the female plants smell terrible when they ripen.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04185
In which situation would there be the greatest amount of humidity?
[ "in the desert", "during snowfall", "before a hurricane", "on a mountain" ]
C
humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air
sciq
sciq_01_00504
Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. several protist species are parasites that infect animals or plants. a few protist species live on dead organisms or their wastes, and contribute to what?
[ "spontaneous mutation", "greenhouse gas", "their decay", "habitat loss" ]
C
Habitats Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. Several protist species are parasites that infect animals or plants. A few protist species live on dead organisms or their wastes, and contribute to their decay.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04218
Sellick manouever is used to prevent:
[ "Alveolar collapse", "Hypeension", "Aspiration of Gastric content", "Bradycardia" ]
C
C i.e. Aspiration of Gastric content
sciq
sciq_01_00888
What do skeletal muscles enable the body to do?
[ "look", "breathe", "move", "eat" ]
C
Skeletal Muscles. Skeletal muscles enable the body to move.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02125
Normal weight of infant at 1 year from bih is: September 2007
[ "Doubled", "Trippled", "Quadrupled", "Variable increase" ]
B
Ans. B: Trippled Normal Weight Increases: Weight doubles by 6 months of age Weight triples by 1 year of age Weight quadruples by 2 years of age Annual increase (Ages 2-9): 2.0 kg/year
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00044
In majority of the cases with otosclerosis the tympanic membrane is:
[ "Normal", "Flamingo-pink", "Blue", "Yellow" ]
A
Ans. is a i.e. Normal
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02362
Read the description of the experiment below to answer the question. One hundred pea seeds were put in petri dishes and covered with wet paper towels. The petri dishes were then put inside black plastic bags. Half of them were placed in an incubator set to 10°C. The remaining half were placed in an incubator set to 30°...
[ "temperature", "water", "light", "seed type" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_03452
What are small gnawing mammals such as rats and mice called?
[ "miniatures", "rodents", "furries", "marsupials" ]
B
Rodents include rats, mice, and other small gnawing mammals. They have a single pair of continuously growing incisors (teeth) in each of the upper and lower jaws that must be kept short by gnawing.
sciq
sciq_01_04817
What happens to a tectonic plate when it subducts?
[ "it warms", "it sinks", "it cracks", "it melts" ]
D
Composite volcanoes are common along convergent plate boundaries. When a tectonic plate subducts, it melts. This creates the thick magma needed for these eruptions. The Pacific Ring of Fire is dotted by composite volcanoes.
sciq
sciq_01_05677
Protein chains containing 10 or fewer amino acids are usually referred to as what?
[ "polypeptides", "protons", "peptides", "carboxyl" ]
C
the conditions, amino acids can act as either acids or bases, which means that proteins act as buffers. The pH at which an amino acid exists as the zwitterion is called theisoelectric point (pI). The amino acids in a protein are linked together by peptide bonds. Protein chains containing 10 or fewer amino acids are usu...
sciq
sciq_01_08191
Each silicon atom shares how many valence electrons with other silicon atoms in a crystal?
[ "four", "ten", "three", "five" ]
A
Each silicon atom has four valence electrons it shares with other silicon atoms in a crystal. A semiconductor is formed by replacing a few silicon atoms with other atoms that have more or less valence electrons than silicon.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00233
A class is studying textures and collects several samples. Which of these items would the students most likely use magnification to study?
[ "hair", "cheese", "plastic spoon", "aluminum foil" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_05066
What device detects and measuresee earthquake waves?
[ "seismograph", "polygraph", "stenograph", "sphygmomanometer" ]
A
Although the idea that Earth is a magnet is centuries old, the discovery of why Earth is a magnet is a relatively new. In the early 1900s, scientists started using seismographic data to learn about Earth’s inner structure. A seismograph detects and measure earthquake waves. Evidence from earthquakes showed that Earth h...
sciq
sciq_01_07205
What is the muscular organ that nourishes and supports the growing embryo?
[ "ovary", "fallopian tube", "stomach", "uterus" ]
D
The Uterus and Cervix The uterus is the muscular organ that nourishes and supports the growing embryo (see Figure 27.14). Its average size is approximately 5 cm wide by 7 cm long (approximately 2 in by 3 in) when a female is not pregnant. It has three sections. The portion of the uterus superior to the opening of the u...
sciq
sciq_01_03433
What are the 3 orders of amphibians?
[ "bees, caddisflies, antilions", "hagfish, lampreys, acanthodii", "monotremata, artiodactyla, rodentia", "frogs, salamanders, caecilians" ]
D
There are only about 6200 known species of amphibians. They are placed in three orders: frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Table below shows a picture of an amphibian in each order. It also provides additional information about the orders.
sciq
sciq_01_01396
Covalent bond energies can be used to estimate the enthalpy changes of what?
[ "crystals reactions", "Pressure reactions", "chemical reactions", "liquid reactions" ]
C
Covalent bond energies can be used to estimate the enthalpy changes of chemical reactions.
sciq
sciq_01_06103
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and what other element make up approximately 96% of living matter?
[ "calcium", "silicon", "nitrogen", "helium" ]
C
math_qa
mathqa_03_01962
a cricketer scored 152 runs which included 12 boundaries and 2 sixes . what percent of his total score did he make by running between the wickets .
[ "46.2 %", "54.54 %", "60.52 %", "70 %" ]
C
"explanation : number of runs made by running = 152 - ( 12 x 4 + 2 x 6 ) = 152 - ( 60 ) = 92 now , we need to calculate 92 is what percent of 152 . = > 92 / 152 * 100 = 60.52 % answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_00846
What must molecules have to be cis-trans isomers?
[ "single bond", "double bond", "last bond", "triple bond" ]
B
Which of the following statements is false? a. Molecules with the formulas CH3CH2COOH and C3H6O2 could be structural isomers. Molecules must have a double bond to be cis-trans isomers. To be enantiomers, a molecule must have at least three different atoms or groups connected to a central carbon. To be enantiomers, a mo...
sciq
sciq_01_01711
Each nitrogenous base has one or two rings that include which atoms?
[ "oxygen", "nitrogen", "carbon", "hydrogen" ]
B
openbookqa
obqa_02_01771
what do planets orbit?
[ "asteroids", "moons", "burning hydrogen ball", "they are orbitless" ]
C
planets orbit stars
sciq
sciq_01_04748
What mirrors diverge light rays and, thus, have a negative focal length?
[ "concave", "diffraction", "curved", "convex" ]
D
behind the mirror. Convex mirrors diverge light rays and, thus, have a negative focal length.
sciq
sciq_01_05694
The constant "c" can be specifically used to represent the (extremely fast) speed of what?
[ "light", "electricity", "gravity", "sound" ]
A
n = cv , where v is the observed speed of light in the material. Since the speed of light is always less than only in a vacuum, the index of refraction is always greater than or equal to one.
sciq
sciq_01_07797
What is the term for the length of the route between two points?
[ "distance", "trajectory", "area", "length" ]
A
Distance is the length of the route between two points. The SI unit for distance is the meter (m).
sciq
sciq_01_11510
What is the major cause of chronic respiratory disease as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer?
[ "diet", "smoking", "drinking", "exercise" ]
B
Smoking is the major cause of chronic respiratory disease as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Exposure to tobacco smoke by smoking or by breathing air that contains tobacco smoke is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Regular smokers die about 10 years earlier than nonsmokers do. The ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00040
Over geologic time, global mean sea level has varied significantly. Which change is most likely responsible for an increase in global mean sea level?
[ "erosion of sediment from a mountain range", "mass extinction of marine organisms", "formation of an ocean trench", "melting of polar ice caps" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_10632
What occurs when a parent cell splits into two identical daughter cells of the same size?
[ "fission", "fusion", "diffusion", "division" ]
A
Fission Occurs when a parent cell splits into two identical daughter cells of the same size. Bacteria, Protists, Unicellular Fungi.
sciq
sciq_01_11418
What do you call the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered to be concentrated?
[ "direction of gravity", "complex of gravity", "center of gravity", "center of earth" ]
C
Every object has a center of gravity . The center of gravity is the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered to be concentrated; if supported at this point, the body would remain in equilibrium in any position. For example, if we were discussing a 12-inch ruler, the center of gravity for the ruler w...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00715
Prevention of emergence of risk factor is:
[ "Primordial prevention", "Primary prevention", "Secondary prevention", "Teiary prevention" ]
A
Primordial prevention
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00054
Overuse of soil for farming causes local disruptions of several Earth subsystems. Which of these is a part of the biogeochemical cycle that experiences the most severe local disruption?
[ "release of carbon into the atmosphere", "release of oxygen into the atmosphere", "cycling phosphorus into the soil", "cycling hydrogen into the soil" ]
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04340
Most common causative agent of UTI in females -
[ "Staph saprophyticus", "E.coli", "Klebsiella", "Proteus" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., E. coli o E. coli causes 80-90% of acute uncomplicated bacterial lower tract infections (cystitis) in young women.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03212
Which of the following is most likely to occur?
[ "rice grains absorb other rice grains", "humans absorb other humans", "Play-Doh absorbs other colors of Play-Doh", "sponges absorb other sponges" ]
C
if something absorbs something else then that something will contain that something else
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02689
In pea plants, the allele for smooth peas is dominant (S). If a heterozygous smooth pea plant (Ss) is crossed with a homozygous smooth pea plant (SS), which are the possible genotypes the offspring could have?
[ "only SS", "only Ss", "Ss or SS", "ss or SS" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_04956
What do you call it when adult fish of the same species come together in a group and release gametes into the water at the same time?
[ "poaching", "migration", "schoaling", "spawning" ]
D
Nearly all fish reproduce sexually and have separate sexes. Fertilization is generally external, and most fish are oviparous. Many adults of the same species may come together in a group and release gametes into the water at the same time, which is called spawning. Fish hatch into larvae that are different from the adu...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04475
john left home and drove at the rate of 45 mph for 2 hours . he stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 50 mph to reach his destination . how many miles did john drive ?
[ "235 miles .", "245 miles .", "240 miles .", "265 miles ." ]
C
the total distance d traveled by john is given by d = 45 * 2 + 3 * 50 = 240 miles . answer c
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02773
One property of liquids is that they have a definite
[ "flexibility", "temperature", "volume", "shape" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_11194
Which type of natural disturbance in temperate grasslands, can be caused by a lightning strike?
[ "mass extinction", "fire", "drought", "avalanche" ]
B
Fires, which are a natural disturbance in temperate grasslands, can be ignited by lightning strikes. It also appears that the lightning-caused fire regime in North American grasslands was enhanced by intentional burning by humans. When fire is suppressed in temperate grasslands, the vegetation eventually converts to sc...
sciq
sciq_01_00719
Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and ethers all have functional groups containing what element?
[ "silicon", "carbon", "methane", "oxygen" ]
D
Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and ethers h ave oxygencontaining functional groups.
sciq
sciq_01_09851
Along with other functions, what do carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids provide for the body?
[ "hydrogen", "muscle", "energy", "carbon" ]
C
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids provide energy and have other important roles in the body.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04519
Hyoid bone is closely associated with
[ "Ludwig's angina", "Thyroglossal cyst", "Branchial cyst", "Cystic hygroma" ]
B
Hyoid bone is closely associated with the thyroglossal tract from which thyroglossal cyst & fistula originate, thus during surgical excision of the thyroglossal cyst or fistula, the central pa of the hyoid bone is excised (otherwise recurrence may occur). Ref : Bailey Love 25/e p730
math_qa
mathqa_03_03803
let the least number of 6 digits , which when divided by 4 , 610 and 15 leaves in each case the same remainder of 2 , be n . the sum of the digits in n is :
[ "3", "4", "5", "6" ]
C
solution least number of 6 digital is 100000 . l . c . m . of 4 , 610 and 15 = 60 . on dividing 100000 by 60 , the remainder obtained is 40 . so , least number of 6 digits divisible by 4 , 610 and 15 = 100000 + ( 60 - 40 ) = 100020 . so , n = ( 100020 + 2 ) = 100022 . sum of digits in n = ( 1 + 2 + 2 ) = 5 . answer c
math_qa
mathqa_03_00028
a cube is divided into 125 identical cubelets . each cut is made parallel to some surface of the cube . but before doing that , the cube is painted with green on one set of opposite faces , red on another set of opposite faces , and blue on the third set of opposite faces . how many cubelets are painted with exactly on...
[ "36", "42", "48", "54" ]
D
"each side of the cube has 5 x 5 = 25 cubelets . only the interior cubelets are painted one colour . on each side , 3 x 3 = 9 cubelets are painted one colour . since the cube has six sides , the number of cubes with one colour is 6 * 9 = 54 the answer is d ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_04225
a certain shade of gray paint is obtained by mixing 3 parts of white paint with 5 parts of black paint . if 2 gallons of the mixture is needed and the individual colors can be purchased only in one gallon or half gallon cans , what is the least amount of paint t , in gallons , that must be purchased in order to measure...
[ "2", "2 1 / 2", "3", "3 1 / 2" ]
B
"given w : b = 3 : 5 that means say 3 gallons of white paint + 5 gallons of black paint = 8 gallons of paint mixture . but we want least amount of whiteblack paints for minimum of 2 gallons of mixture , so lets reduce keeping same ratio , 1.5 : 2.5 gives 1.5 + 2.5 = 4 gallons of mixture , but we want only 2 gallons , l...
sciq
sciq_01_04306
What is the ring of hooks tapeworms use to attach themselves?
[ "scolex", "cilia", "dewlap", "flagella" ]
A
Tapeworms and flukes have suckers and other structures for feeding on a host. Tapeworms also have a scolex , a ring of hooks on their head to attach themselves to the host (see Figure below ). Unlike other invertebrates, tapeworms lack a mouth and digestive system. Instead, they absorb nutrients directly from the host’...
sciq
sciq_01_04340
What is the atomic number of magnesium?
[ "8", "17", "12", "25" ]
C
REVIEW QUESTIONS 2. Magnesium has an atomic number of 12. Which of the following statements is true of a neutral magnesium atom? a.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04872
Drug that does not cause dependence: UPSC 14
[ "LSD", "Cannabis", "Benzodiazepine", "Opioids" ]
A
Ans. LSD
sciq
sciq_01_11440
What organ protects the body from injury, water loss, and microorganisms?
[ "liver", "heart", "skin", "hair" ]
C
Skin protects the body from injury, water loss, and microorganisms. It also plays a major role in maintaining a stable body temperature. Common skin problems include acne and skin cancer.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02299
Toxic shock syndrome is Staphylococcus infection is due to -
[ "Superantigen", "Alpha-hemolysis", "Coagulase", "Penton Valentine factor" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Superantigen
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03432
Reaction occuring in conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine-
[ "Hydroxylation", "Oxidation", "Glucuronidation", "Methylation" ]
D
Ans. is 'd' i.e., MethylationDopaTyrosine hydroxylase--------- Tyrosinase ..-------- DopaTyrosine|Dopa decarboxylase| | TyrosinaseDopamine Throxine (T4)Dopaquinone|b-oxidaseTriiodothyronine|(b-bydroxylase) NorepinephrineMelanin|N -methyl transferase (N-methylation)Epinephrine
openbookqa
obqa_02_04605
In the 60's people watched on TV while for the first time people walked on
[ "a high rooftop in a major city", "a satellite without much air in our solar system", "the edge of a cliff in the mountains", "a beach in Brazil" ]
B
the solar system contains the moon
openbookqa
obqa_02_04902
What would a sedimentary rock likely hold?
[ "a trilobyte", "a cookie", "a wheatgrass shake", "a diner" ]
A
nearly all fossils are found in sedimentary rock
sciq
sciq_01_04793
Magnetic resonance imaging devices use what to cool the superconducting magnets?
[ "fluorocarbons", "antifreeze", "liquid nitrogen", "dry ice" ]
C
Magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) devices use liquid nitrogen to cool the superconducting magnets. Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature and liquefies at -195.8°C. Its neighbor on the periodic table (oxygen) boils at -182.95°C. The interactions between nitrogen molecules (N 2 ) are weaker, so the boiling point is lower....
sciq
sciq_01_05071
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all produced where?
[ "in synovial fluid", "in collagen", "in yellow marrow", "in red marrow" ]
D
energy. Red marrow is where hematopoiesis—the production of blood cells—takes place. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all produced in the red marrow.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02118
A squirrel expires in the spring and in the fall
[ "the corpse is glowing", "the corpse is decomposed", "the corpse is melted", "the corpse is flying" ]
B
dead organisms rot
sciq
sciq_01_02695
The presence of what makes soil hold together more tightly and enables it to hold more water?
[ "clay", "salt", "sand", "glass" ]
A
Soils with lots of very small spaces are water-holding soils. When clay is present in a soil, the soil holds together more tightly. Clay-rich soil can hold more water.
sciq
sciq_01_06670
What type of behavior has the advantage of being flexible and capable of changing to suit changing conditions?
[ "saved behavior", "noted behavior", "learned behavior", "inherited behavior" ]
C
Most animals are capable of learning, but animals that are more intelligent are better at learning and depend more on learned behaviors. The big advantage of learned behaviors over innate behaviors is that learned behaviors are flexible. They can be changed to suit changing conditions.
sciq
sciq_01_05005
What category of joints is immovable?
[ "synarthrosis", "sporozoans", "amphiarthroses", "diarthroses" ]
A
Classification of Joints on the Basis of Function The functional classification divides joints into three categories: synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and diarthroses. A synarthrosis is a joint that is immovable. This includes sutures, gomphoses, and synchondroses. Amphiarthroses are joints that allow slight movement, inc...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00319
Solar radiation has a part in the water cycle by
[ "affecting ocean tides.", "helping in the absorption of groundwater.", "determining the type of clouds formed.", "changing water to a vapor." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_09686
What consists of all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and their interactions?
[ "community", "macroevolution", "habitat", "ecosystem" ]
D
An ecosystem consists of all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and their interactions.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01598
CO2 diffuses more easily through the respiratory membrane than 02 because it is:
[ "Less dense", "More soluble in plasma", "Less molecular weight", "Less PCO2 in the alveoli" ]
B
More soluble in plasma Diffusion of gases through the tissues or respiratory membrane depends on the solubility of the gas in lipids; but since all the gases of respiratory impoance are all highly soluble in lipids the diffusion through the tissues would depend on diffusion of gases in tissue water. The diffusion of ga...
sciq
sciq_01_07430
The “knee-jerk" motion that people involuntarily perform after being struck in the knee in a certain way is an example of what kind of behavior?
[ "spasm", "sensor", "reflex", "reaction" ]
C
Innate Behaviors: Movement and Migration Innate or instinctual behaviors rely on response to stimuli. The simplest example of this is a reflex action, an involuntary and rapid response to stimulus. To test the “knee-jerk” reflex, a doctor taps the patellar tendon below the kneecap with a rubber hammer. The stimulation ...
sciq
sciq_01_10743
What occurs when the cartilage at the ends of the bones breaks down?
[ "osteoporosis", "osteoarthritis", "stress fracture", "rheumatism" ]
B
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage at the ends of the bones breaks down. The break down of the cartilage leads to pain and stiffness in the joint. Decreased movement of the joint because of the pain may lead to weakening of the muscles that normally move the joint, and the ligaments surrounding the joint may beco...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01069
Which adaptation allows a fish to get oxygen underwater?
[ "fins", "lungs", "gills", "heart" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_11550
Where are temperatures the lowest?
[ "in asia", "at the poles", "over the oceans", "at the equator" ]
B
At the poles, the Sun’s rays are least direct. Much of the area is covered with ice and snow, which reflect a lot of sunlight. Temperatures are lowest here.
sciq
sciq_01_03907
Within a group, the ionization energy decreases as the size of the atom gets what?
[ "smaller", "lighter", "brighter", "larger" ]
D
Within a group, the ionization energy decreases as the size of the atom gets larger. On the graph, we see that the ionization energy increases as we go up the group to smaller atoms. In this situation, the first electron removed is farther from the nucleus as the atomic number (number of protons) increases. Being farth...
sciq
sciq_01_09114
When methane burns, what is produced along with carbon dioxide?
[ "water", "nitrogen", "hydrogen", "oxygen" ]
A
Compounds can also react with oxygen, possibly creating oxides of more than one element. When methane burns, carbon dioxide and water are produced.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02973
The liver converts glucose to glycogen for storage. Why is this function considered a chemical change?
[ "because the conversion transforms solids to liquids", "because the conversion allows for less glucose in the liver", "because the conversion changes one substance to a new one", "because the conversion changes the shape of the liver cells" ]
C
null
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02616
The human skin plays an important role in a variety of organ systems. Which organ system is least likely to have a direct interaction with the skin?
[ "digestive", "excretory", "immune", "nervous" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_08268
When an ionic compound dissociates in water, water molecules surround each ion and separate it from the rest of the what?
[ "gas", "electron shell", "mixture", "solid" ]
D
When an ionic compound dissociates in water, water molecules surround each ion and separate it from the rest of the solid. Each ion goes its own way in solution. Saylor URL: http://www. saylor. org/books.
sciq
sciq_01_01083
The major component of a solution is called what?
[ "water", "mixture", "solute", "solvent" ]
D
The major component of a solution is called the solvent. The minor component of a solution is called the solute. By major and minor we mean whichever component has the greater presence by mass or by moles. Sometimes this becomes confusing, especially with substances with very different molar masses. However, here we wi...
sciq
sciq_01_01420
What move the body by contracting against the skeleton?
[ "tissues", "hormones", "muscles", "nerves" ]
C
Muscles move the body by contracting against the skeleton.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02429
Least mineralocoicoid activity is seen in
[ "Aldosterone", "Aldosterone", "Dexamethasone", "Flurotisol" ]
C
C i.e. Dexamethasone
sciq
sciq_01_07689
What is the beneficial function to the body of sweating?
[ "pheromone release", "regulating body temperature", "diuretic effect", "calorie loss" ]
B
Sweating regulates body temperature. The composition of the sweat determines whether body odor is a byproduct of sweating. Visit this link (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/sweating) to learn more about sweating and body odor.
sciq
sciq_01_05812
What bonds cause water to have a high boiling point, leaving most water on earth in a liquid state rather than in a gaseous state?
[ "helium bonds", "hydrogen bonds", "potassium bonds", "carbon bonds" ]
B
Hydrogen bonds cause water to have a relatively high boiling point of 100°C (212°F). Because of its high boiling point, most water on Earth is in a liquid state rather than in a gaseous state. Water in its liquid state is needed by all living things. Hydrogen bonds also cause water to expand when it freezes. This, in t...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04660
The neurons may get irreversibly damaged if exposed to significant hypoxia for :
[ "8 min", "2 min", "30 sec", "15 sec" ]
A
A i.e. 8 min
sciq
sciq_01_04237
Cells in green algae divide along cell plates called what?
[ "phragmoplasts", "chloroplasts", "xanthophylls", "cellulose" ]
A
Streptophytes Until recently, all photosynthetic eukaryotes were considered members of the kingdom Plantae. The brown, red, and gold algae, however, have been reassigned to the Protista kingdom. This is because apart from their ability to capture light energy and fix CO2, they lack many structural and biochemical trait...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01591
The genetic defect associated with decreased response to interferon therapy to Hepatitis C is:
[ "IL28B", "IL15", "c-KIT", "NAT2" ]
A
Some patients with hepatitis C may not respond well to treatment with interferon as expected. They are harboring genetic variation in IL28B usually. Ref: Harrison, Edition-18, Page-42
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01900
Which of the statements is the most accurate in describing the chemical equation shown below? 2H_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g) -> 2H_{2}O(g) + energy
[ "A solid is produced.", "Energy is released.", "Energy is absorbed.", "Equal numbers of molecules are on both sides of the arrow." ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_02110
What term describes the rate at which a device changes electric current to another form of energy?
[ "voltage", "kinetic energy", "kilowatts", "electric power" ]
D
The rate at which a device changes electric current to another form of energy is called electric power . The SI unit of power—including electric power—is the watt. A watt equals 1 joule of energy per second. High wattages are often expressed in kilowatts, where 1 kilowatt equals 1000 watts. The power of an electric dev...
sciq
sciq_01_03730
What type of energy travels through matter in wave form?
[ "light", "vibrational", "sound", "magnetic" ]
C
Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing . The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, they gather sound waves, amplify the waves, and cha...