What will be true for the given diagram?
I: A is thymus and it is a secondary lymphoid organ.
II: B is MALT and is a primary lymphoid organ.
Options:
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II

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The correct statements amongst the given are:
I:  The primary lymphoid organs are where immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen sensitive lymphocytes.
II:   The thymus is quite small at the time of birth and keeps increasing in size with age.
III:  Antigens trapped in the lymph nodes are responsible for the activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response.
1. Only Statement I and Statement II
2. Only Statement I and Statement III
3. Only Statement II and Statement III
4. Statement I, Statement II and Statement III
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How many of the given statements regarding HIV/AIDS are true?
I. AIDS is a congenital disease
II. Syndrome means a group of symptoms
III. HIV is a rotavirus
IV. HIV does not have an envelope
V. HIV can be transmitted by an infected mother to her child through placenta
 
1. 2 2. 3
3. 4 4. 5
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A):  HIV/Aids infected persons should not be isolated from family and society.
Reason (R):  There is a time-lag of a few months to many years [usually 5-10 years] between infection and the appearance of AIDS symptoms.
 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1.  Both (A) and (R) are false.
2.  Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
3.  Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
4.  (A) is true but (R) is false.
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What is not correct regarding the pathogenesis of AIDS in humans?
I:  HIV first enters into the macrophages.
II:  Macrophages are used by HIV as a factory to produce more virus particles.
III:  The viral cDNA does not get integrated into any cells in the human body.
IV:  HIV also enters the T-helper cells and destroys them.
V:  The anti-retroviral treatment for AIDS is completely curative.
 
1. All except V 2. Only III and V
3. Only I, III and IV 4. All
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Regarding carcinogens:
I:  Almost all carcinogens are mutagens.
II:  X-rays and Gamma rays are non-ionising.
III:  UV rays are ionising radiations.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II and III are correct
3. Only III is correct
4. I, II, and III are correct
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A):  Early detection of cancer is essential for a favourable prognosis.
Reason (R):  Early detection allows the disease to be treated successfully in many cases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1.  Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) correctly explains (A).
2.  Both (A) and (R) are false.
3.  (A) is true but (R) is false.
4.  Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
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Identify the incorrect statement:
1.  Leukaemias are diagnosed by blood and bone marrow tests.
2.  CT scan uses X rays.
3.  MRI uses ionising radiation and strong magnetic fields.
4.  Antibodies against cancer-specific antigens can be used for the detection of certain cancers.
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A):  Biological response modifiers like alpha interferon can help detection and destruction of tumour cells by the
immune system.
Reason (R):  Such biological response modifiers activate the immune system of the patient.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1.  Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not explain (A).
2.  Both (A) and (R) are False.
3.  Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
4.  (A) is True but (R) is False.
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A):  Smoking causes oxygen deficiency in the body.
Reason (R):  Smoking increases the concentration of haembound oxygen.
 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1.  Both (A) and (R) are false.
2.  (A) is true but (R) is false.
3.  Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) correctly explains (A).
4.  Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
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