Assertion(A): Histamine is involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions.
Reason(R): Histamine is a vasodilator.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
 52%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion(A): Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria.
Reason(R): Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion(A): Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs.
Reason(R): Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity | Allergies & Autoimmunity |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
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Assertion(A): A person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given antitetanus treatment.
Reason(R): Antitetanus injection enables immunity by providing antibodies for tetanus.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Fungal Infection & Concept of Immunity |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
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Assertion(A): Allergens in the environment on reaching human body stimulate mast cells in certain individuals.
Reason(R): Mast cells in human body release excess amount of inflammatory chemicals which cause allergic reactions.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
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Assertion (A): Tapeworm, roundworm and pinworm are endoparasites of human intestine.
Reason (R): Improperly cooked food can be the source of intestinal infections.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Amoebiasis | Ascariasis & Filariasis |
 60%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion(A): E.coli, Shigella and Salmonella are all responsible for diarrhoeal disease.
Reason(R): Dehydration is common to all types of diarrhoeal diseases and adequate supply of fluids and electrolytes should be ensured.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Introduction | Pneumonia & Related Questions |
 67%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion(A): Sporozoites of malaria parasite enter human body of biting of new born female Anopheles whose mother was carrier.
Reason(R): Male and female gametocytes of malaria parasite develop in human intestine.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Common Cold & Malaria Introduction |
 64%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion(A): AIDS is caused by HIV, a retrovirus.
Reason(R): Retrovirus have RNA genome.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  AIDS |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion(A): After drinking, alcohol is changed into glucose in liver.
Reason(R): Liver cells are able to form glucose from alcohol by reverse fermentation.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
 60%
Level 2: 60%+
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