| 1. | The foetus may suffer from severe anaemia and jaundice due to maternal Rh antibodies attacking fetal RBCs. |
| 2. | The mother’s immune system remains unresponsive to Rh-positive RBCs in subsequent pregnancies. |
| 3. | The foetus develops an overproduction of RBCs to counteract maternal antibodies. |
| 4. | The condition only affects the first pregnancy, with no impact on later pregnancies. |
| 1. | Neutrophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and basophils are the least (0.5-1 per cent) among them. |
| 2. | Neutrophils and monocytes (6-8 per cent) are phagocytic cells which destroy foreign organisms entering the body. |
| 3. | Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc., and are involved in inflammatory reactions. |
| 4. | Lymphocytes (2-3 per cent) resist infections and are also associated with allergic reactions. |
| 1. | Thrombokinase directly converts fibrinogen into fibrin, which forms a clot. |
| 2. | Thrombokinase is an enzyme complex that converts prothrombin into thrombin, which subsequently converts fibrinogen into fibrin. |
| 3. | Thrombokinase prevents clot formation by inhibiting thrombin activity. |
| 4. | Thrombokinase dissolves clots by breaking down fibrin into smaller fragments. |
| 1. | Because it allows blood to come in direct contact with tissues for faster absorption of oxygen |
| 2. | Because closed circulation prevents blood from reaching vital organs |
| 3. | Because open circulation is too complex for warm-blooded animals |
| 4. | Because a closed system permits more efficient nutrient and gas exchange through capillaries under controlled pressure |
| A: | It is a colourless fluid containing specialised lymphocytes which are responsible for the immune responses of the body. |
| B: | It is an important carrier for nutrients, hormones, etc. |
| C: | Fats are absorbed through it in the lacteals present in the intestinal villi. |
| 1. | Only A is correct |
| 2. | Only B and C are correct |
| 3. | Only C is correct |
| 4. | A, B and C are correct |
| 1. | It is mesodermally derived organ. |
| 2. | It is situated in the thoracic cavity, in between the two lungs, slightly tilted to the left. |
| 3. | It has the size of a clenched fist. |
| 4. | It is protected by a double walled membranous bag, the pleura. |
| 1. | To reduce the pressure in venous blood. |
| 2. | To maintain the oxygen concentration in venous blood. |
| 3. | To regulate the blood entering capillaries. |
| 4. | To prevent backflow of blood due to low pressure. |
| Column-I (Component) |
Column-II (Function) |
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| A. | Platelets | P. | Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| B. | White Blood Cells | Q. | Transport nutrients and hormones |
| C. | Red Blood Cells | R. | Defence and immunity |
| D. | Plasma | S. | Blood clotting |
| Statement I: | Blood in the pulmonary vein is oxygenated. |
| Statement II: | Blood in the pulmonary artery is deoxygenated. |
| 1. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct. |
| 2. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect. |
| 3. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct. |
| 4. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect. |