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medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01031
A 40 year old female patient complains of sore gums, loose teeth and weakness. Patient gives history of delayed wound healing. Lab investigations reveal Hb was 8 gm%. This patient may be suffering from deficiency of:
[ "Vitamin A", "Vitamin B1", "Vitamin C", "Vitamin D" ]
C
The deficiency of ascorbic acid results in scurvy. This disease is characterized by spongy and sore gums, loose teeth, anemia, swollen joints, fragile blood vessels, decreased immunocompetence, delayed wound healing, sluggish hormonal function of adrenal cortex and gonads, hemorrhage, osteoporosis etc. Most of these sy...
sciq
sciq_01_09092
What burns to produce the white light in fireworks displays?
[ "nitrogen in air", "magnesium in air", "helium in air", "oxygen in air" ]
B
The white light in fireworks displays is produced by burning magnesium in air, which contains oxygen. What compound is formed?.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03827
For what purpose does a plant light serve?
[ "Mimic sunlight", "Comfort them", "Keep plants cool", "Protect from bugs" ]
A
warm-weather organisms live in warm climates
sciq
sciq_01_10890
What are all of the digits that can be known with certainty in a measurement plus an estimatied last digit called?
[ "significant figures", "miniature figures", "determined figures", "important figures" ]
A
Significant figures are all of the digits that can be known with certainty in a measurement plus an estimated last digit. Significant figures provide a system to keep track of the limits of the original measurement. To record a measurement, you must write down all the digits actually measured, including measurements of...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04865
Cholemicnephrosis seen in -
[ "Malaria", "Addison's disease", "Hemochromatosis", "Obstructive jaundice" ]
D
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Obstructive jaundice Choiemic Nephrosis o Cholemicnephrosis is used to describe the renal failure in patients with obstructive jaundice, particularly after renal transplantation.o Diagnosis is made on light microscopy by presence of typical bilirubin casts.o Altered hemodynamics and bile toxicity to t...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02039
Rat tail appearance is seen in?
[ "Esophageal carcinoma", "Gastric ulcer", "Achlasia cardia", "Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Esophageal carcinoma * A barium swallow study showing Rat tail sign i.e. narrowing of barium streak at the level of esophagus is a characteristic feature of esophageal carcinoma.
sciq
sciq_01_11387
The ratio between the radii of a wheel and axle determines what?
[ "fundamental mechanical advantage", "introduced mechanical advantage", "ideal mechanical advantage", "theoretical mechanical advantage" ]
C
Just like it sounds, a wheel and axle is composed of two connected cylinders of different diameters. Since the wheel has a larger radius (distance) than the axle, the axle will always have a larger force than the wheel. The ideal mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is dependent on the ratio between the radii:.
sciq
sciq_01_08425
The proximity of the axillary buds to the apical bud is partly responsible for their what?
[ "dormancy", "growth", "germination", "development" ]
A
math_qa
mathqa_03_01925
a man walks at a rate of 10 mph . after every ten miles , he rests for 5 minutes . how much time does he take to walk 50 miles ?
[ "300", "318", "320", "324" ]
C
to cover 50 miles the man needs ( time ) = ( distance ) / ( rate ) = 50 / 10 = 5 hours = 300 minutes . he will also rest 4 times ( after 10 , 20 , 30 and 40 miles ) , so total resting time = 4 * 5 = 20 minutes . total time = 300 + 20 = 320 minutes . answer : c .
sciq
sciq_01_09752
Sporangia produce spores that develop into tiny, heart-shaped what?
[ "cells", "tubules", "filaments", "gametophytes" ]
D
A mature sporophyte fern has the familiar leafy fronds. The undersides of the leaves are dotted with clusters of sporangia. Sporangia produce spores that develop into tiny, heart-shaped gametophytes. Gametophytes have antheridia and archegonia. Antheridia produce sperm with many cilia; archegonia produce eggs. Fertiliz...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01143
if 25 % of x is 15 less than 12 % of 1500 , then x is ?
[ "660", "738", "837", "840" ]
A
"25 % of x = x / 4 ; 12 % of 1500 = 12 / 100 * 1500 = 180 given that , x / 4 = 180 - 15 = > x / 4 = 165 = > x = 660 . answer : a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_03980
There are 5 steps in the water cycle, it starts with evaporation, ends with infiltration, and then
[ "cries", "goes away", "dies", "Restarts" ]
D
a cycle happens repeatedly
math_qa
mathqa_03_01809
in the next cricket world cup t - 20 , team w has decided to score 200 runs only through 4 s and 6 s . in how many ways can the team w score these 200 runs ?
[ "13", "15", "16", "17" ]
D
team w can score a maximum of 50 fours and a minimum of 2 fours with an interval or spacing of 3 units to accommodate the 6 ' s . so the number of fours scored forms an ap 2 , 5 , 8 , . . . 50 with a common difference of 3 . number of ways of scoring 200 only through 4 ' s and 6 ' s = ( 50 - 2 ) / 3 + 1 = 17 answer : d...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00064
A student wants to find the relationship between the diameter of several plastic disks and the circumference of each disk. Which of these types of graphs should be constructed to determine this relationship?
[ "pie graph", "line graph", "scatterplot", "box-and-whisker plot" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_04705
The other ammonium ions are changed into nitrogen gas by what?
[ "denitrifying bacteria", "fluctuations bacteria", "accompanying bacteria", "fungi" ]
A
The other ammonium ions are changed into nitrogen gas by denitrifying bacteria.
sciq
sciq_01_02558
What developmental stage do alligators lack that most other amphibians have?
[ "larval stage", "metamorphosis", "Tadpole stage", "Egg Stage" ]
A
Young reptiles, like the baby alligator in Figure below , look like smaller versions of the adults. They don’t have a larval stage as most amphibians do. Baby reptiles are able to move and search for food but are at high risk of predation. Adult reptiles rarely provide any care for their offspring once the eggs are lai...
sciq
sciq_01_11246
What bodily defense can be acquired in an active or passive way, and can be natural or artificial?
[ "immunity", "skin", "membrane", "nerves" ]
A
Immunity can be acquired in an active or passive way, and it can be natural or artificial. Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/immunity) to see an animated discussion of passive and active immunity. What is an example of natural immunity acquired passively?.
sciq
sciq_01_02491
When solvent molecules selectively pass through a membrane from a dilute solution to concentrated solution, what process is occurring?
[ "osmosis", "plasmolysis", "diffusion", "active transport" ]
A
(a) Two solutions of differing concentrations are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane. (b) When osmosis occurs, solvent molecules selectively pass through the membrane from the dilute solution to the concentrated solution, diluting it until the two concentrations are the same. The pressure exerted by the ...
sciq
sciq_01_05175
What type of animal can be found on every continent except antarctica?
[ "reptiles", "amphibians", "mammals", "insects" ]
A
Reptiles can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They may live in terrestrial, freshwater, or marine habitats. Most reptiles are carnivores, and large reptiles are the top predators in their ecosystems. Many species of reptiles, especially marine reptiles, are at risk of extinction.
sciq
sciq_01_07114
What is the change of characteristics of living things over time?
[ "generation", "spontaneous mutation", "adaptation", "evolution" ]
D
Evolution is a change in the characteristics of living things over time. Evolution occurs by a process called natural selection. In natural selection , some living things produce more offspring than others, so they pass more genes to the next generation than others do. Over many generations, this can lead to major chan...
sciq
sciq_01_03440
Which part of the earth is made of the rigid, brittle, solid crust and uppermost mantle?
[ "lithosphere", "troposphere", "atmosphere", "thermosphere" ]
A
The lithosphere is made of the rigid, brittle, solid crust and uppermost mantle.
sciq
sciq_01_00895
What results when gas particles rebound off the walls of their container?
[ "pressure", "weight", "pull", "light" ]
A
Pressure is what results when gas particles rebound off the walls of their container. The basic unit of pressure is the newton per square meter (N/m2). This combined unit is redefined as a pascal (Pa). One pascal is not a very large amount of pressure. A more useful unit of pressure is the bar, which is 100,000 Pa (1 b...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01165
Which location gets the most sunlight?
[ "northern Canada", "northern Russia", "Brazilian rainforest", "Sahara" ]
D
a desert environment usually has a lot of sunlight
sciq
sciq_01_05931
What kind of process occurs without the need for a continual input of energy from some external source?
[ "Different Process", "Decay Process", "spontaneous process", "induced process" ]
C
Summary 16.1 Spontaneity Chemical and physical processes have a natural tendency to occur in one direction under certain conditions. A spontaneous process occurs without the need for a continual input of energy from some external source, while a nonspontaneous process requires such. Systems undergoing a spontaneous pro...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00753
Antigen presentating cells are which of the following
[ "Astrocytes", "Endothelial cells", "Epithelial cells", "Langerhans cells" ]
B
Ref Robbins 9/e p195 epithelial and Langerhans cells is also the answer Professional antigen presenting cells(APCs) are immune cells that specialize in presentingan antigen to a T-cell. The main types of professional APCs are dendritic cells (DC), macrophages, and Bcells Other APC are endothelial cells, Langerhans cell...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00141
In a zoo, a polar bear exhibit will contain
[ "salt", "cacti", "strong fans", "sand" ]
C
a polar bear requires a cold environment
sciq
sciq_01_07321
Another way to classify matter is to describe it as a solid, a liquid, or a gas, which was done in the examples of solutions. these three descriptions, each implying that the matter has certain physical properties, represent the three of these?
[ "forms of substances", "types of atoms", "phases of mass", "phases of matter" ]
D
Another way to classify matter is to describe it as a solid, a liquid, or a gas, which was done in the examples of solutions. These three descriptions, each implying that the matter has certain physical properties, represent the three phases of matter. A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume. Liquids ordinar...
sciq
sciq_01_08788
The hot liquid rock on the surface is called what?
[ "Molten", "flow", "volcano", "lava" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_10631
Ions are charged what?
[ "atoms", "protons", "isotopes", "molecules" ]
A
Channel proteins provide an open channel or passageway through the cell membrane for molecules to move across. Many channel proteins allow the diffusion of ions. Ions are charged atoms. The charge makes it difficult to cross the cell membrane without assistance. Channel proteins are specific for the molecule they trans...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00636
Stocker's line is seen a –
[ "Pinguecula", "Pterygium", "Congenital Ocular Melanosis", "Conjunctival epithelial melanosis" ]
B
Stocker's line is a line of iron deposition in the corneal epithelium seen adjacent to the head of the pterygium.
sciq
sciq_01_10133
What is formed when an enzyme binds its substrate?
[ "enzyme - substrate complex", "lock and key model", "nucleus - substrate complex", "vessel - substrate complex" ]
A
View an animation (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/hexokinase2) of induced fit. When an enzyme binds its substrate, an enzyme-substrate complex is formed. This complex lowers the activation energy of the reaction and promotes its rapid progression in one of multiple possible ways. On a basic level, enzymes promote chemic...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00844
find the average of all the numbers between 4 and 32 which are divisible by 5 .
[ "17.5", "20", "24", "30" ]
A
"solution average = ( 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + 25 + 30 ) / 6 ) = 105 / 6 = 17.5 . answer a"
sciq
sciq_01_10159
Mushrooms and other fungi obtain energy from what?
[ "the soil", "the air", "other organisms", "the sun" ]
C
Mushrooms and other fungi obtain energy from other organisms. That’s why you often see fungi growing on a fallen tree; the rotting tree is their source of energy ( Figure below ).
sciq
sciq_01_10878
What is a disease characterized by high concentrations of glucose in the blood?
[ "leukemia", "diabetes", "hepatitis", "myeloma" ]
B
Figure 20.13 Diabetes is a disease characterized by high concentrations of glucose in the blood. Treating diabetes involves making lifestyle changes, monitoring blood-sugar levels, and sometimes insulin injections. (credit: “Blausen Medical Communications”/Wikimedia Commons).
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01634
Generally, the deeper rock layers of Earth are older than shallower rock layers. How can the collision of two tectonic plates change the order of the rock layers?
[ "The rock layers contain pollutants that dissolve soil.", "The rock layers lack water due to extended droughts.", "The rock layers are compressed forming faults and folds.", "The rock layers are moved closer to rivers which erode landforms." ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_01098
317 x 317 + 283 x 283 = ?
[ "79698", "80578", "80698", "180578" ]
D
"= ( 317 ) ^ 2 + ( 283 ) ^ 2 = ( 300 + 17 ) ^ 2 + ( 300 - 17 ) ^ 2 = 2 [ ( 300 ) ^ 2 + ( 17 ) ^ 2 ] = 2 [ 90000 + 289 ] = 2 x 90289 = 180578 answer is d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01078
what will be the cost of house to paint which area equal to 484 sq ft , if the price per foot of building is rs . 20
[ "1800", "1760", "1400", "2600" ]
B
let the side of the square plot be a ft . a 2 = 484 = > a = 22 length of the fence = perimeter of the plot = 4 a = 88 ft . cost of building the fence = 88 * 20 = rs . 1760 . answer : b
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04545
Which among the following is the commonest parasitic cause of uveitis?
[ "Toxocara", "Amoebiasis", "Taenia solium", "Oncocercosis" ]
A
Toxocariasis is an infestation caused by an intestinal roundworm of dogs (toxocara canis) and cats (Toxocara catis). Features of ocular toxocariasis: Toxocara chronic endophthalmitis Posterior pole granuloma Peripheral granuloma Ref: Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana, 4th edition, Page 158.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02388
Where deer and rabbits generally reside tends to be
[ "dark caverns", "leaf colored", "under water", "lava filled" ]
B
a forest environment is often green in color
openbookqa
obqa_02_00710
In the desert at night, most animals that live there find that they require less
[ "liquid to consume", "food to eat", "warmth to sleep", "packmates for hunting" ]
A
as temperature in an environment decreases , the amount of water an animal in that environment will lose will decrease
sciq
sciq_01_09996
What are animal fats and oils such as olive and vegetable oil classified as?
[ "proteins", "lipids", "inorganic compounds", "amino acids" ]
B
A: Lipids that are fats include butter and the fats in meats. Lipids that are oils include olive oil and vegetable oil. Examples of both types of lipids are pictured in the Figure below .
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00062
Which of the following situations is more specific of a panic disorder.
[ "Panic attack at a death funeral", "Panic attack at an interview", "Panic attack at an exam", "Panic attack waking one from sleep" ]
D
While panic attack can happen with or without reasons, the diagnosis of panic disorder is considered when there are denovo (without reason) panic attacks. The other impoant features of panic disorder are: Anticipatory anxiety With or without agoraphobia As per the choices, the nocturnal panic attack awakening the indiv...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00598
Tumour marker for a highly vascular tumour
[ "Desmin", "Keratin", "Sa 200", "Alpha-feto protein" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Keratin o Mesotheloma is highly vascular and keratin is a marker of mesotheloma.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01912
Landslides effect things like
[ "cars", "the sun", "wind", "communities" ]
D
a landslide is when gravity rapidly moves rocks or soil downhill especially after a rain storm
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00425
What is an environmental threat posed by oil and gas acquisition and transport that is not posed by the acquisition and transport of the energy resources uranium, and wood?
[ "habitat change", "vehicle pollution", "pipeline leaks", "soil compaction and loss" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_03484
If a bucket of water from the sea is left out in the sun for long enough, all that will eventually remain in the bucket is
[ "lava", "chips", "sodium", "grapes" ]
C
the ocean contains large amounts of salt water
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01857
The starch and water molecules in potato cells are stored in what organelle?
[ "mitochondrion", "nucleus", "ribosome", "vacuole" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_02816
Most metals exist in which form at room temperature?
[ "solids", "liquids", "gases", "oils" ]
A
Matter typically exists in one of three states: solid, liquid, or gas. The state of a given substance is a physical property. Some substances exist as gases at room temperature (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide), while others (like water and mercury metal) exist as liquids. Most metals exist as solids at room temperat...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00520
A
[ "bacterial cell must perform all life functions", "lung cell", "flower cell", "tail cell" ]
A
if a cell can not specialize then that cell must perform all life functions
math_qa
mathqa_03_04306
the average of 17 numbers is 59 . average of the first 9 of them is 56 and that of the last 9 is 63 . find the 9 th number ?
[ "64", "68", "65", "66" ]
B
sum of all the 17 numbers = 17 * 59 = 1,003 sum of the first 9 of them = 9 * 56 = 504 sum of the last 9 of them = 9 * 63 = 567 so , the 8 th number = 504 + 567 - 1,003 = 68 . answer : b
sciq
sciq_01_06715
For what kind of animal is communication essential?
[ "social animals", "new born animals", "migrating animals", "anti-social animals" ]
A
Communication is any way that animals share information. Many animals live in social groups. For these animals, being able to communicate is essential. Communicating increases the ability of group members to cooperate and avoid conflict. Communication may help animals work together to find food and defend themselves fr...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02325
Jupiter's larger mass and orbit contribute to the formation of this area of debris:
[ "Inner Solar System", "Oort Cloud", "Kuiper Belt", "Asteroid Belt" ]
D
breaking apart rocks can cause debris
sciq
sciq_01_04132
What is the term for learning by watching and copying the behavior of someone else?
[ "consequential learning", "classical conditioning", "associative learning", "observational learning" ]
D
Observational learning is learning by watching and copying the behavior of someone else. Human children learn many behaviors this way. When you were a young child, you may have learned how to tie your shoes by watching your dad tie his shoes. More recently, you may have learned how to dance by watching a pop star danci...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03439
Which one of the following diseases is a communicable?
[ "rickets", "amoebiasis", "diabetes", "cancer" ]
B
Amoebiasis, also known amoebic dysentery, is an infection caused by any of the amoebae of the Entamoeba group. Symptoms are most common during infection by Entamoeba histolytica.  Amoebiasis can be present with no, mild, or severe symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00508
Capillary leak syndrome is caused by which of the following drug?
[ "Fligrastim", "Sargramostim", "Peg filgrastim", "Darbeptoin" ]
B
Capillary leak syndrome is usually seen with Sargramostim or GM CSFGM-CSF can cause more severe side effects, paicularly at higher doses. These include fever, malaise, ahralgias, myalgias, and a capillary leak syndrome characterized by peripheral edema and pleural or pericardial effusions.G CSF/GM CSF analogs are used ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00817
A patient with external hemorrhoids develops pain while passing stools. The nerve mediating this pain is:
[ "Hypogastric nerve", "Pudendal nerve", "Splanchnic visceral nerve", "Sympathetic plexus" ]
B
Pudendal nerve: Root Value Course Branches and supply S2, S3,S4 Leaves pelvis through greater sciatic foramen Enter perineum through lesser sciatic foramen Main sensory motor nerve of perineum and sensory nerve of external genitalia Dorsal nerve of penis/Clitoris Inferior rectal nerve supply anal mucosa (lower 1/2) per...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03194
Sense organ which is having efferent supply
[ "Golgi tendon organ", "Organ of coi", "Retina", "Taste bud" ]
B
Ans. is 'b i.e., Organ of coiAfferent (sensory) neurons carry information form sense organs to CNS (brain & spinal cord).Hair cells (in organ of coi) are the sensory recepors which are also innervated by efferent neurons.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02370
A snack consists of peanuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, almonds, and chocolate pieces. Which statement describes why this is a mixture?
[ "It is made up of more than one substance.", "It is impossible to separate the substances.", "The components retain their original properties.", "The components chemically combine with each other." ]
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01322
An axillary abscess is safely drained through which approach?
[ "Medial", "Posterior", "Lateral", "Floor" ]
D
An axillary abscess should be incised through the floor of the axilla, midway between the anterior and posterior axillary folds, and nearer to the medial wall in order to avoid injury to the main vessels running along the anterior, posterior and lateral walls. Axilla is a four sided pyramidal space above the armpit bet...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02839
dissolving sugar in water will cause it to
[ "turn bitter", "evaporate faster", "slightly warm", "become sweet" ]
D
dissolving a substance in water causes the water to taste like that substance
sciq
sciq_01_08878
Liquefaction ccurs when the molecules of a gas are cooled to the point where they no longer possess sufficient kinetic energy to overcome what?
[ "intermolecular gravitational forces", "intermolecular attractive forces", "bonding attractive forces", "gravitational attractive forces" ]
B
Liquefaction of Gases Liquefaction of gases is the condensation of gases into a liquid form, which is neither anticipated nor explained by the kinetic molecular theory of gases. Both the theory and the ideal gas law predict that gases compressed to very high pressures and cooled to very low temperatures should still be...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01117
A white bear lives in a place that is
[ "hot", "cold", "dark", "dense" ]
B
polar bears live in cold environments
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03332
A patient who has been diagnosed with bronchiectasis 5 years ago presents with edema on legs and proteinuria. The most likely finding in his kidney will be:
[ "Minimal Change Disease", "Amyloid Nephropathy", "Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)", "Crescenteric Glomerulonephritis" ]
B
Answer is B (Amyloid Nephropathy): Secondary / Reactive Amyloidosis is an established typical complication of chronic conditions like bronchiectasis. Secondary amyloidosis is typically distributed in solid abdominal viscera like the kidney, liver, spleen and adrenals. Kidneys are the most frequently affected organs. Re...
sciq
sciq_01_09274
What is the first stage of cellular respiration?
[ "breath", "photosynthesis", "defacation", "glycolysis" ]
D
Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration. It takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell. The world glycolysis means "glucose splitting". That's exactly what happens in this stage. Enzymes split a molecule of glucose into two smaller molecules called pyruvate. This results in a net gain of two molecules of AT...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03331
which number should replace both the asterisks in ( * / 21 ) x ( * / 189 ) = 1 ?
[ "21", "63", "3969", "147" ]
B
"answer let ( y / 21 ) x ( y / 189 ) = 1 then , y 2 = 21 x 189 = 21 x 21 x 9 ∴ y = ( 21 x 3 ) = 63 . option : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04045
which one of these would be an original form of what powers most autos?
[ "a can of water", "a deposit of crude", "a large river dam", "a big oak tree" ]
B
oil is a source of gasoline
openbookqa
obqa_02_01991
All organism require food to satiate themselves, grow big and strong, and also
[ "heal", "make money", "have fun", "cry" ]
A
an animal requires nutrients to grow and heal
sciq
sciq_01_02190
Fishes were the earliest example of what subphylum, and jawless fishes were the earliest of these?
[ "ferns", "vertebrates", "grasses", "mammals" ]
B
Fishes Modern fishes include an estimated 31,000 species. Fishes were the earliest vertebrates, and jawless fishes were the earliest of these. Jawless fishes—the present day hagfishes and lampreys—have a distinct cranium and complex sense organs including eyes, distinguishing them from the invertebrate chordates. The j...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02543
If someone is dying of liquid needs, they can hydrate the body by
[ "high temp snow", "catching falling ash", "visiting a valley", "pray" ]
A
snow falls during the winter in some environments
sciq
sciq_01_04518
Where is most digestion completed?
[ "the cavity", "the duodenum", "the stomach", "the esophagus" ]
B
openbookqa
obqa_02_02610
Which of the following prolongs combustion?
[ "fire extinguishers", "water", "smothering", "candle wax" ]
D
lighting a candle causes that candle to burn
openbookqa
obqa_02_03022
Which eats other creatures?
[ "rainbows", "cows", "lynx", "rabbits" ]
C
if an animal eats another animal then that animal is a carnivore or omnivore or predator
sciq
sciq_01_07371
Name the missing type of friction: static, rolling, fluid _____?
[ "dragging", "falling", "sliding", "turning" ]
C
Friction is the force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are in contact. There are four types of friction: static, sliding, rolling, and fluid friction.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02420
Which of the following would cause sunlight to better reach the ground of a forest?
[ "more umbrellas", "logging", "more trees", "taller trees" ]
B
large trees block sunlight from reaching the ground
sciq
sciq_01_05524
Two species that share what cannot coexist in a community?
[ "mood", "language", "color", "same niche" ]
D
math_qa
mathqa_03_00460
the salary of a worker is first increased by 40 % and afterwards reduced by 40 % . what is the net change in the worker ' s salary ?
[ "8 % decrease", "8 % increase", "16 % decrease", "16 % increase" ]
C
"let x be the original salary . the final salary is 0.6 ( 1.4 x ) = 0.84 x the answer is c ."
sciq
sciq_01_10970
What term is used to describe phages capable of using both modes of replicating within a bacterium?
[ "lambda phage", "moderate phages", "bacteriophage", "temperate phages" ]
D
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04794
The superior and inferior ophthalmic veins drain into the:
[ "Internal jugular vein", "Pterygoid plexus", "Frontal vein", "Facial vein" ]
D
The superior and inferior ophthalmic veins drain into the facial vein and cavernous sinus.
sciq
sciq_01_01370
What term is used to describe animals that excrete ammonia?
[ "ammonstand", "ammonotelic", "xerophyte", "spirogyra" ]
B
41.4 | Nitrogenous Wastes By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Compare and contrast the way in which aquatic animals and terrestrial animals can eliminate toxic ammonia from their systems • Compare the major byproduct of ammonia metabolism in vertebrate animals to that of birds, insects, and reptiles Of t...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03829
If food is cooked what kind of energy is added to it?
[ "solar", "cold", "hotness", "freezing" ]
C
if food is cooked then heat energy is added to that food
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02006
Which of the following is most likely to make a rock crack and crumble?
[ "dew evaporating on the rock", "leaves decaying on the rock", "snow melting in a crack in the rock", "water freezing in a crack in the rock" ]
D
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openbookqa
obqa_02_04756
Which would be most useful in determining an areas climate?
[ "Average daily temperatures for five years", "A flood report from three years ago", "Last year's rainfall totals", "A report of a tornado" ]
A
climate is the usual kind of weather in a location
sciq
sciq_01_06257
What device is used to stop a current in a circuit?
[ "a signal", "a valve", "a mirror", "a switch" ]
D
Understand current as it passes through a series circuit.
sciq
sciq_01_01044
How does air always flow?
[ "in to out", "high to low", "low to high", "left to right" ]
B
Cold air is dense, so it sinks. This creates a center of high pressure. Warm air is less dense so it rises. This creates a center of low pressure. Air always flows from higher to lower pressure. As the air flows, Earth’s surface rotates below it causing Coriolis effect. So while the wind blows into the low pressure, it...
sciq
sciq_01_06957
What does antifreeze do to the freezing temperature of the water in car radiators?
[ "lowers it", "raises it", "foresees it", "keeps it constant" ]
A
Flickr:EvelynGiggles. Antifreeze lowers the freezing temperature of the water in car radiators . CC BY 2.0.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00792
A person needs to find a way to shore while on a raft. Another person tells the first person which direction to go in order to safely reach land, so the person directing is
[ "navigating", "negating", "relying", "destroying" ]
A
An example of navigation is directing a boat
sciq
sciq_01_03768
How can we reduce use of energy resources?
[ "liberation", "restoration", "modification", "conservation" ]
D
We can reduce our use of energy resources and the pollution they cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently or not using them at all. Figure below shows several ways that people can conserve energy in their daily lives. You can find more energy-saving tips at the URL ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03958
The earth has completed half of its yearly orbit of the sun and will complete the other half in
[ "two weeks", "seven months", "365 days", "182 days" ]
D
a complete revolution of the Earth around the sun takes one solar year
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02221
Which of these is never found in prokaryotic cells?
[ "cell membrane", "ribosome", "cell wall", "nucleus" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_10811
What does power imply is happening to energy?
[ "being created", "is expanding", "being transferred", "being destroyed" ]
C
Examples of Power Examples of power are limited only by the imagination, because there are as many types as there are forms of work and energy. (See Table 7.3 for some examples. ) Sunlight reaching Earth’s surface carries a maximum power of about 1.3 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m 2). A tiny fraction of this is retai...
sciq
sciq_01_04946
What are mercury manometers often used to measure?
[ "blood pressure", "weight", "balance", "brain waves" ]
A
Mercury manometers are often used to measure arterial blood pressure. An inflatable cuff is placed on the upper arm as shown in Figure 11.17. By squeezing the bulb, the person making the measurement exerts pressure, which is transmitted undiminished.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03317
there are 18 stations between ernakulam and chennai . how many second class tickets have to be printed , so that a passenger can travel from one station to any other station ?
[ "800", "380", "360", "478" ]
B
"the total number of stations = 20 from 20 stations we have to choose any two stations and the direction of travel ( ernakulam to chennai is different from chennai to ernakulam ) in 20 p 2 ways . 20 p 2 = 20 * 19 = 380 answer : b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04965
The superior pancreaticoduodenal artery is a branch of -
[ "Hepatic artery", "Splenic artery.", "Gastroduodenal artery", "Inferior mesenteric artery" ]
C
Branches of major arteries of gut 1. Celiac trunk : Left gastric artery Splenic artery Left gastro-epiploic artery Short gastric arteries Pancreatic arteries       c. Common Hepatic artery Right gastric artery Right and left hepatic arteries Right hepatic artery gives cystic artery Gastroduodenal artery Right gast...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00175
Appropriate size of oropharyngeal airways is measured from ?
[ "Incisor teeth to tragus of the ear", "Corner of mouth to angle of mandible", "Tip of nose to angle of mandible", "Ala of nose to angle of mandible" ]
B
Oropharyngeal airway Guedel oropharyngeal airway (used to lift the tongue above oropharynx) Take either from the midpoint of the incisor or corner of the lip to angle of the mandible Used in unconscious person; as laryngospasm can occur in conscious person by its use
sciq
sciq_01_00539
What is the term for the measure of a fluid's thickness?
[ "viscosity", "friction", "salinity", "elasticity" ]
A
Characteristics of Blood When you think about blood, the first characteristic that probably comes to mind is its color. Blood that has just taken up oxygen in the lungs is bright red, and blood that has released oxygen in the tissues is a more dusky red. This is because hemoglobin is a pigment that changes color, depen...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03218
Burning wood was the only way to do what to your house back in the day?
[ "make it tasty", "make it rain", "raise the temperature", "decrease the temperature" ]
C
burning wood is used to produce heat
math_qa
mathqa_03_00943
a can do a piece of work in 15 days and b alone can do it in 10 days . b works at it for 5 days and then leaves . a alone can finish the remaining work in
[ "5 days", "6 days", "7.5 days", "8.5 days" ]
C
"explanation : b ' s 5 days work = 1 / 10 * 5 = 1 / 2 remaining work = 1 â ˆ ’ 1 / 2 = 1 / 2 a can finish work = 15 â ˆ — 1 / 2 = 7.5 days answer is c"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00837
Which of the following drugs DO NOT cause hyper-prolactinemia?
[ "Bromocriptne", "Haloperidol", "Reserpine", "Chlorpromazine" ]
A
(Ref: KDT 6/e p236) Hyperprolactinemia is caused by D2 blockers. All the drugs listed are D2 blockers except bromocriptine which is a D2 receptor agonist. It is used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia.
sciq
sciq_01_03832
What is a decrease in the magnitude of the membrane potential?
[ "ionization", "digestion", "inflammation", "depolarization" ]
D
openbookqa
obqa_02_03139
A source of pollution might be
[ "recycling glass and plastic", "creating a new use for old glass", "throwing plastic in the pacific", "finding a new use for old clothes" ]
C
fertilizers are a source of pollution