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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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People who have migrated from the planes to an area adjoining Rohtang Pass about six months back
A
have more RBCs and their haemoglobin has a lower binding affinity to O2
B
are not physically fit to play games like football
C
suffer from altitude sickness with symptoms like nausea,fatigue, etc.
D
have the usual RBC count but their haemoglobin has very high binding affinity to O2.
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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Which one of the following is the correct statement for respiration in humans?
A
Cigarette smoking may lead to inflammation of bronchi.
B
Neural signals from pneumotoxic centre in pons region of brain can increase the duration of inspiration.
C
Workers in grinding and stone-breaking industries may suffer, from lung fibrosis.
D
About 90% of carbon dioxide (CO2) is carried by haemoglobin as carbamino-haemoglobin.
3
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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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
4
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Change Language
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