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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system.
A
Muscular dystrophy $$-$$ Age related shortening of muscles
B
Osteoporosis $$-$$ Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
C
Myasthenia gravis $$-$$ Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
D
Gout $$-$$ Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much required?
A
Eustachian tube
B
Organ of Corti
C
Vestibular apparatus
D
Ear ossicles
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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The human hind brain comprises three parts, one of which is
A
spinal cord
B
corpus callosum
C
cerebellum
D
hypothalamus.
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Change Language
A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro-hormonal control system?
A
Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla.
B
Neurotransmitters diffuse rapidly across the cleft and transmit a nerve impulse.
C
Hypothalamus activates the parasympathetic division of brain.
D
Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and nore pinephrine from adrenal cortex.
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