Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #881

Question 1

Andreas Vesalius is known for pioneering work in:‌​‍

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Human anatomy through dissection — Vesalius's 'De humani corporis fabrica' (1543) revolutionised anatomy.‌​‍

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Chemistry

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Astronomy

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Physics

Question 2

A patient undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy for an autoimmune condition is at increased risk for developing opportunistic infections. This is primarily because corticosteroids:

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C. Suppress the immune system. — Corticosteroids are potent immunosuppressants that reduce the body's inflammatory and immune responses. This suppression of the immune system makes patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy highly susceptible to opportunistic infections, as their natural defenses are compromised. They do not directly enhance bacterial growth or increase antibody production.

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A. Directly enhance bacterial growth.

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B. Increase antibody production.

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D. Improve phagocytic activity.

Question 3

Hypothalamus:

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Homeostasis, hormones — Links nervous + endocrine systems.

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Digestion

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Respiration

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Vision

Question 4

A dominant allele:

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Expresses its trait in a heterozygote — Dominant allele masks the recessive in heterozygotes (e.g., Aa shows A trait).

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Always skips generations

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Only expresses in homozygote

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Never expresses

Question 5

In Donne's 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning', the spiritual bond between lovers is compared to:‌​‍

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A twin-compass where one leg moves and the other stays rooted — John Donne's metaphysical conceit of stiff twin compasses.‌​‍

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A pendulum swinging in harmony

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A compass that always points north

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A pair of twin flames

Question 6

Victoria Falls height/width:‌​‍

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108m × 1708m wide — Zambezi River.‌​‍

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100m × 2000m

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50m × 1000m

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200m × 500m

Question 7

Infants born to ___ -deficient mothers develop cretinism and stunted growth.‌​‍

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Iodine — Maternal iodine deficiency causes congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism).‌​‍

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Calcium

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Protein

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Zinc

Question 8

A student excels in solving mathematical problems but struggles with understanding social cues. According to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, which type of intelligence is most likely dominant for this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence — Logical-Mathematical Intelligence involves reasoning, problem-solving, and logical thinking, which aligns with the student's strength in mathematics. Linguistic Intelligence relates to language skills, while Interpersonal Intelligence pertains to social interactions, and Intrapersonal Intelligence involves self-awareness. The student's struggles with social cues suggest weaker Interpersonal Intelligence, not the dominant one.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 9

Synonym of SARDONIC:

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Sarcastic — Mocking.

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Sweet

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Kind

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Sincere

Question 10

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #881