Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine glands?

1. Parathyroid and adrenal

2. Pancreas and parathyroid

3. Thymus and testes

4. Adrenal and ovary

Subtopic:  Parathyroid | Adrenal Medulla | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
 73%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2008
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Match the disease in column-I with the appropriate items (pathogen/prevention/treatment) in column-II.

Column I Column II
A. Amoebiasis 1. Treponema pallidum
B. Diphtheria 2. Use only sterilized food and water
C. Cholera 3. DPT vaccine
D. Syphilis 4. Use oral rehydration therapy

1. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

2. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3

3. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4

4. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1

Subtopic:  Introduction | Amoebiasis |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2008
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Replum is present in the ovary of the flower of:

1. lemon

2. mustard

3. sunflower

4. pea

Subtopic:  Flower & Parts of Flower: I | Flower & Parts of Flower |
 68%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2008
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Which one of the following is the correct matching of the site of action on the given substrate, the enzyme acting upon it and the end product?

1. Duodenum : Triglycerides →           Trypsin           Monoglycerides

2. Small intestine : starch     α→ Amylase           Disaccharide (maltose)

3. Small intestine : Proteins →           Pepsin           Amino acids

4. Stomach : Fats →           Lipase           Micelles

Subtopic:  Pancreatic Secretions | Intestinal Secretions | Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2008
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Modern detergents contain enzyme preparations of:

1. acidophiles

2. alkaliphiles

3. thermoacidophiles

4. thermophiles

Subtopic:  Chemicals, Enzymes & Other Bioactive Molecules |
 60%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2008
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The haemoglobin of a human foetus:

1. has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of the adult

2. its affinity for oxygen is the same as stat of an adult

3. has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4

4. has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult.

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases | Respiratory System: Transport of Gases Part 1 | Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
 71%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2008
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Which one of the following scientist's name is correctly matched with the theory put forth by him?

1. Weismann - Theory of continuity of germplasm

2. Pasteur -- Inheritance of acquired characters

3. de Vries -- Natural selection

4. Mendel -- Theory of pangenesis

Subtopic:  Other Theories of Origin of Life | Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Germ Plasm Theory | Darwin's Theory |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2008
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The most active phagocytic white blood cells are:
1. neutrophils and eosinophils
2. lymphocytes and macrophages
3. eosinophils and lymphocytes
4. neutrophils and monocytes
Subtopic:  Blood: White Blood Cells |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2008
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According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which particulate size in diameter(in micrometres) of the air pollutants is responsible for greatest harm to human health?

1. 2.5 or less

2. 1.5 or less

3. 1.0 or less

4. 5.2 or 2.5

Subtopic:  Air Pollution |
 92%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2008
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Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?

1. Hashish causes alter thought perceptions and hallucinations.
2. Opium stimulates the nervous system and causes hallucinations.
3. Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions.
4. Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria.
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2008
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