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Plant Classification

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Biology

Bamboo is a _____________?

A
Herb
B
Grass
C
Shrub
D
Tree
Explanation and memory cue

Bamboo is classified as a type of grass because it belongs to the Poaceae family, which is the grass family. Despite its woody appearance, it is not a tree or shrub.

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Pathology

easy
Biology

Pathology is the study of_____________?

A
Ethics
B
Disease
C
Future
D
Cancer
Explanation and memory cue

Pathology is the branch of medical science that studies diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Disease'.

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Zoology

easy
Biology

“Ornithology” is the study of _____________?

A
Birds
B
Insects
C
Sea Plants
D
Sea Animals
Explanation and memory cue

Ornithology is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of birds, making option A the correct answer.

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Human Anatomy

easy
Biology

Hepatitis is a disease of which of the following organs?

A
Heart
B
Liver
C
Lungs
D
Brain
Explanation and memory cue

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, making the liver the affected organ in this disease. Therefore, option B is correct.

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Vitamins And Blood Cell Production

easy
Biology

The vitamin Folate works together with ____________ to produce new red blood cells?

A
Vitamin D
B
Vitamin A
C
Vitamin B-12
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Folate and Vitamin B-12 work together in the production of new red blood cells by aiding DNA synthesis and cell division, which are essential processes in red blood cell formation.

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Human Anatomy

medium
Biology

Scientists discovered a previously undetected feature of human anatomy that could be the largest organ in the human body. What is it?

A
Brass
B
Pectora
C
Interstitium
D
Otic
Explanation and memory cue

Recent research has identified the interstitium as a previously unrecognized, extensive fluid-filled tissue network in the human body, which may be considered the largest organ by volume. This discovery highlights its potential significance in human anatomy.

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Human Physiology

easy
Biology

The volume of blood in a human body is approximately ________ of body weight.

A
6%
B
7%
C
8%
D
9%
Explanation and memory cue

Authoritative sources indicate that the volume of blood in a typical adult human body is approximately 7% of body weight. This corresponds to about 70 mL of blood per kilogram in men and around 65 mL per kilogram in women, which is closer to 7% than 6%. Therefore, option B (7%) is the most accurate choice.

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Infectious Diseases

easy
Biology

Cause of Malaria is ____________?

A
Dirty environment
B
Pollution
C
Mosquito
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Therefore, mosquitoes are the direct cause of malaria transmission.

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Infectious Diseases

easy
Biology

Dengue Fever is also called _____________?

A
Black Fever
B
Breakbone Fever
C
Plasmodium Fever
D
Remittent Fever
Explanation and memory cue

Dengue Fever is commonly known as Breakbone Fever due to the severe muscle and joint pain it causes, resembling bones breaking.

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Vitamins And Nutrition

easy
Biology

Which of the following is a function of Vitamin A in the body?

A
Vision, bone and body growth
B
Immune defenses, maintenance of body linings and skin
C
Normal cell development and reproduction
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Vitamin A plays multiple roles in the body, including supporting vision, promoting bone and body growth, enhancing immune defenses, maintaining body linings and skin, and aiding in normal cell development and reproduction. Therefore, all the options listed are functions of Vitamin A.