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TNPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Paper I - English

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Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

1
Notch like depression on bony surface is known as
  1. A.Facet
  2. B.Fossa
  3. C.Fovea
  4. D.Incisura
2
Any Small and rough projection on the bone is Called
  1. A.Tubercle
  2. B.Trochanter
  3. C.Tuberosity
  4. D.Trochlea
3
Small articular surface which is nearly flat or slightly undulating is
  1. A.Facet
  2. B.Fossa
  3. C.Fovea
  4. D.Groove
4
An articular surface in the from of a small pit
  1. A.Facet
  2. B.Fossa
  3. C.Fovea
  4. D.Groove
5
Digital impressions are shallow depressions on the inside of the
  1. A.Cranium
  2. B.Lungs
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Kidney
6
Acetabulum is perforated in case of
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Dog
  3. C.Pig
  4. D.Fowl
7
Margoplicatus divides the
  1. A.Oesophageal and glandular part
  2. B.Rumen and reticulum
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b '
  4. D.None of the above
8
Acromian process in horse is found in
  1. A.Scapula
  2. B.Ulna
  3. C.Radius
  4. D.Absent
9
Os phrenic is found in
  1. A.Fowl
  2. B.Camel
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Ox   
10
Os optious is found in
  1. A.Fowl
  2. B.Camel
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Ox
11
Os cordis is found in
  1. A.Fowl
  2. B.Camel        
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Ox
12
Os penis is found in
  1. A.Fowl
  2. B.Camel
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Ox
13
Thymus originates from the endoderm of
  1. A.1st pharyngeal pouch
  2. B.2nd pharyngeal pouch
  3. C.3rd pharyngeal pouch
  4. D.4th pharyngeal pouch
14
Cartwheel appear of nuclei is that of
  1. A.Mast cells
  2. B.Macrophages
  3. C.Rouget cells
  4. D.Plasma cells
15
Albumen secreting region of oviduct in hen is
  1. A.Magnum 
  2. B.Isthmus
  3. C.Uterus     
  4. D.Infundibulum
16
Which of the following laryngeal cartilage is paired
  1. A.Epiglottis
  2. B.Thyroid   
  3. C.Arytenoid
  4. D.Cricoid
17
Gizzard or the muscular stomach is found in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Fowl
  4. D.Pig  
18
Pericytes are also known as
  1. A.Mast cells
  2. B.Macrophages
  3. C.Rouget cells
  4. D.Plasma cells
19
The auditory tube in horse expands ventrally to from the
  1. A.Guttural
  2. B.Vestibule
  3. C.Cochlea
  4. D.Spiral organ
20
Tapetum cellulosum is found in
  1. A.Dog 
  2. B.Cow
  3. C.Goat
  4. D.Camel         
21
Fovea capitis is notched in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Pig
22
The last coccygeal vertebra in fowl is formed by fusion of two or more
segments and is termed as
  1. A.Uncinate process
  2. B.Styloid projection
  3. C.Keel
  4. D.Pygostyle
23
Which of the following is not a muscle of the medial aspect of shoulder
  1. A.Subscapular
  2. B.Teres major
  3. C.Coracobrachialis
  4. D.Deltoid
24
A perforation through the bone having certain amount of length iscalled
  1. A.Foramen
  2. B.Canal
  3. C.Hitatus
  4. D.Depression
25
Depression having a few foramina is
  1. A.Hitatus
  2. B.Canal
  3. C.Depression
  4. D.Foramen
26
Vertebral formula of ox is
  1. A.C-7 T-13 L-6 S-5 Cy. 18-20
  2. B.C-7 T-18 L-6 S-5 Cy. 18-21
  3. C.C-7 T-13 L-7 S-3 Cy. 18-23
  4. D.C-14 T-7 L+S = 14 Cy. 6
27
Vertebral formula of dog is
  1. A.C-7 T-13 L-6 S-5 Cy. 15-20
  2. B.C-7 T-18 L-6 S-5 Cy. 18-21
  3. C.C-7 T-13 L-7 S-3 Cy. 20-23
  4. D.C-14 T-7 L+S = 14 Cy. 6
28
Verebral formula of horse is
  1. A.C-7 T-13 L-6 S-5 Cy. 15-20
  2. B.C-7 T-18 L-6 S-5 Cy. 15-21
  3. C.C-7 T-13 L-7 S-3 Cy. 18-23
  4. D.C-14 T-7 L+S = 14 Cy. 6
29
Verebral formula of fowl is
  1. A.C-7 T-13 L-6 S-5 Cy. 15-20
  2. B.C-7 T-18 L-6 S-5 Cy. 18-21
  3. C.C-7 T-13 L-7 S-5 Cy. 18-23
  4. D.C-14 T-7 L+S = 14 Cy. 6
30
Cervical vertebrae are found in the
  1. A.Neck
  2. B.Cervix
  3. C.Thorax
  4. D.Abdomen
31
Dental formula of ox is
  1. A.I 0-0/4-4, C 0-0/0-0, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  2. B.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  3. C.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 2-2/3-3
  4. D.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 3-3/3-3
32
Dental formula of pig is
  1. A.I 0-0/4-4, C 0-0/0-0, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  2. B.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  3. C.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 2-2/3-3
  4. D.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 3-3/3-3
33
Dental formula of dog is
  1. A.I 0-0/4-4, C 0-0/0-0, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  2. B.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  3. C.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 2-2/3-3
  4. D.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 3-3/3-3
34
Dental formula of horse is
  1. A.I 0-0/4-4, C 0-0/0-0, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  2. B.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 3-3/3-3, M 3-3/3-3
  3. C.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 2-2/3-3
  4. D.I 3-3/3-3, C 1-1/1-1, P 4-4/4-4, M 3-3/3-3
35
Glissons capsule is the fibrous coat of
  1. A.Kidney
  2. B.Spleen
  3. C.Ovary
  4. D.Liver
36
Saccus cecus is presnt in the stomach of
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Fowl
37
Urethral process is present in the penis of
  1. A.Horse
  2. B.Ram
  3. C.Bull
  4. D.Dog
38
Round ligament of urinary bladder is the remnant of
  1. A.Umbilical
  2. B.Umbilical artery
  3. C.Urachus
  4. D.Lateral ligament
39
Microglia originate from
  1. A.Ectoderm
  2. B.Mesoderm
  3. C.Endoderm                    
  4. D.Splanchnic mesoderm
40
Atlas is the
  1. A.1st cervical segment
  2. B.2nd cervical segment
  3. C.3rd cervical segment
  4. D.4th cervical segment
41
Axis is the
  1. A.1st cervical segment
  2. B.2nd cervical segment
  3. C.3rd cervical segment
  4. D.4th cervical segment
42
Which of the following is the muscle of the hind limb
  1. A.Tensor fascialata
  2. B.Biceps femoris
  3. C.Semitendinosus
  4. D.All
43
Philtrum is presnt in
  1. A.Cow
  2. B.Dog
  3. C.Horse
  4. D.Pig
44
Lyssa is present in the tongue of
  1. A.Cow
  2. B.Dog
  3. C.Horse
  4. D.Pig
45
From the tuber scapulae which of the following muscles originate
  1. A.Deltoid
  2. B.Trapezius
  3. C.Biceps brachii
  4. D.Supraspinatus
46
From the Sinuses of Valsalva arises the
  1. A.Right coronary artery
  2. B.Left coronary artery
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b'
  4. D.Left moderator band
47
Double cervix is present in the case of
  1. A.Sow
  2. B.Hen
  3. C.Rabbit (doe)
  4. D.Cow
48
Scrotal sacs are separated and situated in the inguinal region in
  1. A.Fowl
  2. B.Rabbit
  3. C.Boar
  4. D.Stallion
49
Ependmal cells line the
  1. A.Stomach
  2. B.Intestine
  3. C.Nasal cavity
  4. D.Ventricular cavities in the brain and central canal of spinal  cord
50
Howell – Jolly bodies are seen in few circulating red cells in
  1. A.Horse and cat
  2. B.Horse and cow
  3. C.Cat and cow
  4. D.Cat and Dog
51
The mucous membrane of the uterus in the cow consists of 100 – 120
  1. A.Cotyledons
  2. B.Caruncles
  3. C.Placentomes
  4. D.Placenta
52
In birds shall membrane is added to the egg in the
  1. A.Infundibulum
  2. B.Magnum
  3. C.Isthmus
  4. D.Uterus
53
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted from
  1. A.Pars distalis
  2. B.Pars tuberalis
  3. C.Pars intermedia
  4. D.Infundibular recess
54
Spermiogenesis is the stage when
  1. A.Spermatogonia transform to spermatocytes
  2. B.Spermatocytes transform to spermatogonia
  3. C.Spermatids transfrom to spermatozoa
  4. D.Spermatozoa transfrom to spermatids
55
Primordial follicles consists of a primary oocyte surrounded by
  1. A.Stratified columnar epithelium
  2. B.Simple squamous epithelium
  3. C.Cuboidal epithelium
  4. D.Pseudostratified colunnar eoithelium
56
Which of the following is not a part of the adrenal cortex ?
  1. A.Zona glomerulosa
  2. B.Zona fasciculata
  3. C.Zona reticularis
  4. D.Zona pellucida
57
Which of the following is the prickle cell layer ?
  1. A.Stratum spinosum
  2. B.Stratum basale
  3. C.Stratum granulosum
  4. D.Stratum lucidum
58
Aqueous humor is found in the
  1. A.Anterior chamber
  2. B.Posterior chamber
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b'
  4. D.Vitrous chamber
59
In carnivores which type of placenta is found ?
  1. A.Cotyledonary
  2. B.Zonary
  3. C.Discoid
  4. D.Diffuse
60
The cloacal bursa opens into the
  1. A.Coprodeum
  2. B.Urodeum
  3. C.Proctodeum
  4. D.Gizzard
61
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by
  1. A.Choroid plexus in brain ventricles
  2. B.Subarachnoid space
  3. C.Leptomeninges
  4. D.Spinal dura mater
62
Small aggregation of lymphocytes and macrophages (milk spots) occur along
the blood vessels of
  1. A.Rumen
  2. B.Mesentry
  3. C.Broad ligament
  4. D.Omentum
63
Dorsal or anterior meatus is found between
  1. A.Nasal bone and dorsal turbinate
  2. B.Dorsal and ventral turbinate
  3. C.Ventral turbinate and nasal floor
  4. D.Ventral turbinate and nasal Septum
64
Apical bronchus in ox is given off at the level of
  1. A.4th rib
  2. B.1st rib
  3. C.4th intercostal space
  4. D.3rd rib
65
Hilus of left kidney of ox at the
  1. A.Cranio lateral aspect
  2. B.Cranio dorsal aspect
  3. C.Cranio ventral aspect
  4. D.Dorsal surface
66
Which of the following is an unpaired air sac
  1. A.Cervical
  2. B.Anterior thoracic
  3. C.Abdominal
  4. D.Clavicular
67
Cupula is the
  1. A.Cervical pleura
  2. B.Mediastinal pleura
  3. C.Diaphragmatic pleura
  4. D.Costal pleura
68
Transitional epithelium apart from urinary system is found in
  1. A.Palpebral conjunctiva
  2. B.Larynx
  3. C.Nasopharynx
  4. D.All the above
69
Prometaphase is characterised by
  1. A.Disappearance of nuclear envelop
  2. B.Disappearance of nuclei
  3. C.Disappearance of chromatin
  4. D.Disappearance of nucleoplasm
70
The digestive tract mucosa is derived from
  1. A.Ectoderm
  2. B.Endoderm
  3. C.Mesoderm
  4. D.All the above
71
The ductus deferens mucosa is lined by      
  1. A.Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
  2. B.Stratified columnar epithelium                
  3. C.Cuboidal epithelium
  4. D.Simple squamous         
72
Mucosal glands are present in the mucosa of renal pelvis making the urine viscous and stringy in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Boar
  3. C.Horse
  4. D.Fowl
73
Sac like diverticulum of oesophagus in birds is known
  1. A.Proventriculus
  2. B.Ventriculus
  3. C.Crop
  4. D.Cloaca
74
In dog the radial and olecranon fossa are communicated by a large
  1. A.Supratrochlear foramen
  2. B.Capitulum
  3. C.Bicipital groove
  4. D.Deltoid tuberoisity
75
Total number of carpal bones in ox are
  1. A.6
  2. B.7
  3. C.2
  4. D.8
76
Total number of carpal bones in fowl are
  1. A.8
  2. B.7
  3. C.2
  4. D.6     
77
Atlanto – axial articulation is
  1. A.Synarthrodial
  2. B.Amphiarthrodial
  3. C.Diarthrodial
  4. D.Gomphosis
78
The junction of furculum is in the form of a flattened plate and is  known as
  1. A.Keel
  2. B.Coracoid
  3. C.Hypocleidium
  4. D.Pygostyle
79
Modified ependymal cells found in the hypothalamic wall of 3rd ventricles are
known as
  1. A.Microglia
  2. B.Hemosiderins
  3. C.Tanycytes
  4. D.Podocytes
80
Radial Carpal is also known as
  1. A.Scaphoid
  2. B.Cuneiform
  3. C.Pisiform
  4. D.Uniform
81
Fovea dentis lodges the
  1. A.Fovea capitis
  2. B.Olecranon process of ulna
  3. C.Anconeus process of ulna
  4. D.Odontoid process of axis
82
The wings of the sacrum are prismatic and pointed at their ends in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Dog
  3. C.Horse
  4. D.Pig
83
The cicatrical tissue at the vertex of urinary bladder is the vestige of
  1. A.Umbilical vein
  2. B.Umbilical artery
  3. C.Urachus
  4. D.Round ligament
84
Round ligament of liver is the remnant of
  1. A.Umbilical vein
  2. B.Umbilical artery
  3. C.Urachus
  4. D.Lateral ligament
85
Which of the following is not a part of the cranial bundle of the spermatic cord
  1. A.Spermatic artery
  2. B.Spermatic vein
  3. C.Spermatic nerve
  4. D.Vas deferens
86
Ovaries are almond shaped in case of
  1. A.Cow
  2. B.Bitch
  3. C.Hen
  4. D.Ewe
87
Medial sacral crest is notched in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Pig
88
Manubrium in ox is formed by the
  1. A.1st sternebra
  2. B.2nd sternebra
  3. C.6th sternebra
  4. D.7th sternebra
89
Xyphoid cartilage in ox is attached to the
  1. A.1st sternebra
  2. B.2nd sternebra
  3. C.6th sternebra
  4. D.7th sternebra
90
The sternum is boat shaped in
  1. A.Oxl
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Fowl
91
The greater and lesser sacs are connected by
  1. A.Epiploic foramen
  2. B.Foramen ovale
  3. C.Foramen of Munro
  4. D.Foramen magnum
92
Which ligament stretches from the oesophageal notch to the umbilical fissure
  1. A.Caudate ligament
  2. B.Falciform ligament
  3. C.Right lateral ligament
  4. D.Left lateral ligament
93
Rumen extends on the left side form
  1. A.10th rib to pelvic inlet
  2. B.3rd rib to pelvic inlet
  3. C.8th rib to pelvic inlet
  4. D.6th rib to pelvic inlet
94
Honey comb appearance is of
  1. A.Rumen
  2. B.Reticulum
  3. C.Omasum
  4. D.Abomasum
95
Crecent shaped folds occupy the cavity of the
  1. A.Rumen
  2. B.Reticulum
  3. C.Omasum
  4. D.Abomasum
96
Ligamentum arteriosum is the remnant of
  1. A.Umbilical artery
  2. B.Ductus arteriosus
  3. C.Pulmonary artery
  4. D.Hepatic artery
97
The heart lies partly in the thoracis cavity and partly in the abdominal cavity in
  1. A.Pig
  2. B.Fowl
  3. C.Rabbit
  4. D.Bitch
98
Furculum is formed by the union of clavicles of both sides in
  1. A.Ox
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Fowl
99
Ventrally the cranial mass of sternum presents a plate like bone which extends upto the metasternum and is known as
  1. A.Clavicle
  2. B.Keel
  3. C.Coracoid
  4. D.Hypocleidium
100
Ovulation fossa is present in
  1. A.Cow
  2. B.Mare
  3. C.Bitch
  4. D.Queen
101
Ribosome in the cell synthesize
  1. A.Steroid hormone
  2. B.Protein
  3. C.Both
  4. D.None of the above
102
Which one of the organelles is the site of the citric acid cycle ?
  1. A.Lysosomes
  2. B.Centrioles
  3. C.Mitochondria
  4. D.Endoplasmic Reticulum
103
The Golgi apparatus is associated with
  1. A.Energy production
  2. B.Packaging materials for transport
  3. C.Cell reproduction
  4. D.Protein synthesis
104
Lipid of the cell- membrane is chiefly
  1. A.Cholesterol
  2. B.Triglyceride
  3. C.Phospholipid
  4. D.None of the above
105
The electron transfer chain is located in the
  1. A.Nucleus
  2. B.Endoplasmic reticulum
  3. C.Mitochondria
  4. D.Golgi apparatus
106
Most of the water in our body is found
  1. A.In the blood
  2. B.In the plasma
  3. C.Within the cell
  4. D.Interstitial fluids
107
A chromosome is
  1. A.A large molecule of DNA
  2. B.The histone portion of DNA
  3. C.The same as gene
  4. D.A large molecule of RNA
108
The aerobic stage of energy production from carbohydrate, lipid of and Protein catabolism involves.
  1. A.Acetyl- CoA
  2. B.NAD and FAD
  3. C.The citric acid cycle
  4. D.All of the above
109
Glands with cells that accumulate secretory products in their cytoplasm and
them die disintegrate are known as
  1. A.Holocrine glands
  2. B.Merocrine glands
  3. C.Pep glands
  4. D.Apocrine glands
110
The nervous system develops from the germ layer known as
  1. A.Endoderm
  2. B.Mesoderm
  3. C.Ectoderm
  4. D.Hypoderm
111
Interstitial fluid is founa
  1. A.between cells but outside of blood vessels
  2. B.within the cells
  3. C.within the capillaries
  4. D.in body cavities
112
Which one of the follwing body fluid compartment would represent about 40% of the body weight ?
  1. A.Extracellular
  2. B.Intracellular
  3. C.Intravascular
  4. D.Transcellular
113
Glands with cells that accumulate secretory products in their cytoplasm and them die disintegrate are known as
  1. A.Holocrine glands
  2. B.Merocrine glands
  3. C.Pep glands
  4. D.Apocrine glands
114
The basal daily needs for water are directly related to
  1. A.Animal colour
  2. B.Body weight
  3. C.Caloric expenditure and body surface area
  4. D.None of the above
115
Thirst can be stimulated by
  1. A.Osmoconcentration of the extracellular fluid
  2. B.Low blood pressure associated with blood loss
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
116
With continuing dehydration
  1. A.Only water is depleted
  2. B.Only electrolytes are depleted
  3. C.Both water and electrolytes are depleted
  4. D.None of the above
117
Which one of the following statements is correct as it relates to tolerance to dehydration ?
  1. A.Cattle have better tolerance then sheep
  2. B.Sheep have better tolerance cattle and pig
  3. C.Sheep, Cattle and pig have the some tolerance
  4. D.pigs have bettler tolerance than sheep
118
Which one of the following most accurately approximates the amount of blood in an animal ?
  1. A.16% of body weight
  2. B.8% of body weight
  3. C.24% of body weight
  4. D.12% of body weight
119
Within a healthy RBC
  1. A.Only Krebs cycle operates
  2. B.Only EMP operates
  3. C.Both operate
  4. D.None operate
120
The PCV of a hematocrit determination rafers to the
  1. A.Erythrocyte mass of the bottom
  2. B.Total length of the hematocrit tube content
  3. C.White cells and thrombocyte layer between the crythrocyte  mass and plasma
  4. D.Yellowish liquid layer of the top of the hemotocrit.
121
Erythropoietin is produced by the
  1. A.Loop of Henle of the renal tubule
  2. B.Liver
  3. C.Peritubular capilaries capillaries of the renal cortex
  4. D.None of the above
122
A normal value for arterial blood pH would be closest to which one of the following ?
  1. A.8.4
  2. B.7.37
  3. C.6.5
  4. D.7.42
123
O2 affinity of decrease in
  1. A.Hot environment
  2. B.Fetal hemoglobinopathy
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
124
What is an approximate value for haemoglobin concentration in a normal healthy dog ?
  1. A.5 g/dl
  2. B.10 g/dl
  3. C.15 g/dl
  4. D.20 g/dl
125
The largest leukocytes is
  1. A.Neutrophil
  2. B.Basophil
  3. C.Lymphocyte
  4. D.Monocyte
126
Blood monocytes are precursors of the
  1. A.Mononucleur phagocyte system (MPS) cells
  2. B.Antigen Presenting Cells (APC)
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
127
A term that refers to a reduced number of leukocytes is
  1. A.Leukocytosis
  2. B.Leukopenia
  3. C.Anemice
  4. D.Polycythemia
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‘Defensin’ is present in
  1. A.Parafollicular cells
  2. B.Vascular endothelium
  3. C.Neutrophil
  4. D.None of the above
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Which WBC is most numerous in pigs, cows ,sheep and goats ?
  1. A.Neutrophil
  2. B.Lymphocyte
  3. C.Monocyte
  4. D.Basophil
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What is the stimulus for the production of erythropoietin ?
  1. A.Tissue need for oxygen
  2. B.Iron deficiency
  3. C.No stimulus, but constantly produced
  4. D.Sympathetic division of ANS
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Heterophils are seen in
  1. A.Dog
  2. B.Goat
  3. C.Cattle
  4. D.Poultry
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The state of having more number of immature neutrophils
  1. A.Neutropenia
  2. B.Shift to right
  3. C.Shift to left
  4. D.Lymphocytopenia
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Maximum oxygen binding capacity for each gram of hemoglobin of blood is
  1. A.13.4 ml
  2. B.1.34 ml
  3. C.15 ml
  4. D.1.5 ml
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Which body organ is the site at which insoluble bilirubin that is released from MPS cells is made soluble before its transport to the intestine ?
  1. A.Bone marrow
  2. B.Spleen
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Kidney
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What is the name of the transport form of iron ?
  1. A.Hemosiderin
  2. B.Transferrin
  3. C.Ferritin
  4. D.Irone ore
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Which one of the iron forms would be most visible in the liver cells during times of excessive Hb degradation
  1. A.Hemosiderin
  2. B.Ferritin
  3. C.Transferrin
  4. D.Ferrous iron
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Nearly all of the clotting factors are
  1. A.Minerals
  2. B.Carbohydrates
  3. C.Proteins
  4. D.Lipids
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Which one of the following cells assists in hemostasis ?
  1. A.Erythrocyte
  2. B.Basophil
  3. C.Lymphocyte
  4. D.Platelet
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Which one of the following cations plays an important role in blood coagulation?
  1. A.Na+
  2. B.Mg2+
  3. C.K+
  4. D.Ca2+
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Most, but not all, of the clotting factors are produced in the
  1. A.Kidney
  2. B.Lung
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Intestinal epithelium
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Heparin
  1. A.is produced by mast cells in pericapillary tissues
  2. B.is an important anticoagulant in the lungs
  3. C.Combines with antithrombin III for its effectiveness
  4. D.All of the above
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Which one of the three major classes of plasma proteins accounts for about 80% of the plasma colloidal osmotic pressure ?
  1. A.Albumin
  2. B.Globulin
  3. C.Fibrinogen
  4. D.None of the above
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In the following, ESR is greatest in
  1. A.Cattle
  2. B.Horse
  3. C.Dog
  4. D.Men
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Fick’ s principal is used to measure
  1. A.Blood pressure
  2. B.Cardiac output
  3. C.Blood volume
  4. D.Electrical activity of heart
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Hagman factor is
  1. A.Factor  IX
  2. B.Factor X
  3. C.Factor XI
  4. D.Factor XII
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The Roman numeral assigned to calcium as clotting factor is
  1. A.Factor III
  2. B.Factor IV
  3. C.Factor II
  4. D.Factor V
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Anticoagulant of choice for blood for glucose estimation is
  1. A.Heparin
  2. B.Sodium fluoride
  3. C.EDTA
  4. D.Sodium citrate
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Normally, in the heart
  1. A.Pacemaker cells can generate impulse
  2. B.Contractile myocardial cells (CMC) can generate impulse
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
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Blood flow through the arteries is maintained during diastole because of
  1. A.Contraction of the ventricles
  2. B.Inertia
  3. C.Elastic fibers in large vessels
  4. D.Expansion of the thorax during inspiration.
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During ventricular contravtion (systole)
  1. A.the A-V valves are closed and the semilunor valves are open
  2. B.the semiluner valves are closed, and the A-V valves open
  3. C.all valves (A-V and semilunars) are open
  4. D.all vales (A-V and semilunars) are closed
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Diastolic deplarization, develops in
  1. A.Contractile myocardial cell
  2. B.SAN
  3. C.His- purkinje fibers
  4. D.None of the above
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Receptors for brain bridge reflex are located in
  1. A.Aorta
  2. B.Chamber of the heart
  3. C.Venacava
  4. D.Brain
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During isometric contraction phase of vertricle
  1. A.Semilunar valves remain closed
  2. B.AV valve remain closed
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
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The pacemaker of the heart is known as the
  1. A.A-V node
  2. B.S-A node
  3. C.A-V bundle
  4. D.Purkinje fibre
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Where the windkessal effect of aorta is reduced the pulse pressure
  1. A.Increases
  2. B.Decreases
  3. C.Remains unaffected
  4. D.None of the above
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Which one of the following circulatory divisions has the lowest pressure ?
  1. A.Arteries
  2. B.Veins
  3. C.Arterioles
  4. D.Capillaries
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Arterial repolarisation is recorded in ECG along with
  1. A.‘P’ wave
  2. B.‘T’ wave
  3. C.‘QRS’ complex
  4. D.‘U’ wave
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Arterial depolarisation is recorded in ECG by
  1. A.‘P’ wave
  2. B.‘T’ wave
  3. C.‘U’ wave
  4. D.None of the above
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Which of the ECG wave forms is associated with ventricular depolorization
  1. A.Tidal wave
  2. B.‘P’ wave
  3. C.‘QRS’ complex
  4. D."T" wave
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The second heart sound “iub” is caused by
  1. A.Opening of AV valves and contraction of atria
  2. B.Closure of AV valves and contraction of ventricle
  3. C.Closure of pulmonary semilunar valves
  4. D.Closure of aortic semilunar vales
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The second heart sound “dub” is caused by
  1. A.Closure of A-V valves
  2. B.Closure of aortic semilunar valves
  3. C.Opening of A-V valves
  4. D.Closure of pulmonory semilunar valves
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Which part of heart has fastest conduction ?
  1. A.A-V node
  2. B.S-A node
  3. C.His bundle
  4. D.Purkinje fibrse
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Which one of the autonomic nervous system division is associated with adecrease in the all activities of the heart ?
  1. A.Parasympathetic
  2. B.Sympathetic
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
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In cardiac failure, compenstory mechanisms include
  1. A.Sympathetic stimulation
  2. B.Activation of renin angiotensin system
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
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Rise of peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) will lead to
  1. A.Rise of mean B.P.
  2. B.Fall of mean B.P
  3. C.No change of B.P
  4. D.None of the above
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Lymph is rich in
  1. A.Antibodies
  2. B.Proteins
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.None of the above
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What is the use of docking machine ?
  1. A.To open the mouth of cattle
  2. B.To provide liquid materials
  3. C.To castrate the cattle
  4. D.To cut the tail of cattle
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Left coronary artery is mostly filled during
  1. A.Systole of the ventricle
  2. B.Diastole of the ventricle
  3. C.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. D.none of the above
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Which of the follwing murmurs is not a systolic murmur
  1. A.Tricuspid regurgitation
  2. B.Mitral regurgitation
  3. C.Pulmonic stenosis
  4. D.Mitral stenosis
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In the dog with patent ductus arteriosus, there is often a shunt in blood flow
  1. A.From to right to left during systole only
  2. B.From right to left during systole and diastole
  3. C.From left to right during systole and diastole
  4. D.Noneof the above
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The lymphatic system
  1. A.is the only route back to the blood for the return of protein that leaks
    form the capillaries
  2. B.has a fluid in its vessels similar to interstitial fluid
  3. C.has lymph nodes along the course of the lymphatic vessels that
    phagocytize foreign material and generate lymphocytes
  4. D.All of the above
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Blood pumped from the left ventricle goes through the
  1. A.Right A-V valve
  2. B.Left A-V valve
  3. C.Aortic semilunar valve
  4. D.Pulmonary trunk semilunar valve
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Best dilator for coronary circulation is
  1. A.Sympathetic stimulation
  2. B.Anoxia
  3. C.Rise in lactate concentration
  4. D.None of the above
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Warm shock is encountered in
  1. A.Vasogenic shock
  2. B.Hypovolumic shock
  3. C.Cardiogenic shock
  4. D.Obstructive shock
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Cardiac output of one ventricle/minute is called
  1. A.Strock volume
  2. B.Minute volume
  3. C.Aortic volume
  4. D.Ventricular volume
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The most important muscle of inspiration is
  1. A.Sternomastoid
  2. B.Diaphragm
  3. C.Scalenus anticus
  4. D.None of the above
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Diffusion of gases between air and blood occurs mostly in the
  1. A.Heart
  2. B.Conchae
  3. C.Respirator bronchioles
  4. D.Alveoli
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Which respiratory structure serve to warm and humidify inhaled air and also to
cool blood going to the brain ?
  1. A.Larynx
  2. B.Syrinx
  3. C.Nares
  4. D.Conchae
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Which one of the following animals has a resting respiratory frequency of 26-35 cycles / min ?
  1. A.Horse
  2. B.Pig
  3. C.Cow
  4. D.Cat
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The amount of air breathed in or out during a respiratory cycle is known as the
  1. A.Residual volume
  2. B.Tidal volume
  3. C.Vital capacity
  4. D.Functional residual capacity
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A difficult, labored state of breathing is termed
  1. A.Hyperpnea
  2. B.Dyspnea
  3. C.Eupnea
  4. D.polypnea
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The functional residual capacity in an animal is composed of the
  1. A.Residual volume and the expiratory reserve volume
  2. B.Expiratory reserve volume and the tidal volume
  3. C.Inspiratory reserve volume and the tidal volume
  4. D.Residual volume
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The PO2 of dry atmospheric air approximately is
  1. A.760 mm Hg
  2. B.160 mm Hg
  3. C.100 mm Hg
  4. D.40 mm Hg
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RBCs are nucleated in
  1. A.Sheep
  2. B.Dog
  3. C.Poultry
  4. D.Cow
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Volume remain in lung after maximum expiration
  1. A.Expiratory capacity
  2. B.Inspiratory capacity
  3. C.Tidal volume
  4. D.Residual volume
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Which of the following given below is correct
  1. A.TLV = IRV + ERV + RV + TV
  2. B.TLV = ERV + IRV
  3. C.TLV = TV + IRV
  4. D.TLV = TV + ERV + IRV
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Hering- Breuer reflex
  1. A.Plays its role, in adult only at low lung volume
  2. B.is a strong factor for maintaining rhythmicity of respiration in  adult
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b'
  4. D.Causing a switch- off from inspiration to expiration
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In a resting condition, the carotid body cells are likely to be stimulated in
  1. A.Anemia
  2. B.High altitude sickness
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b'
  4. D.None of the above
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During inspiration
  1. A.Intrpleural pressure is decreased and intrapulmonic pressure  is increased
  2. B.Intrapleural pressure is increased and intrapulmonic pressure  is decreased
  3. C.Intrapleural and intrapulmonic pressure are decreased
  4. D.Intrapleural and intrapulmonic pressure are increased
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A pulmonary physiological dead space is
  1. A.the part of the tidal volume that is inspired but takes not part in gas exchange
  2. B.one composed only of non perfused alveoli
  3. C.the total volume of airways
  4. D.the total volume of airways and alveoli
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Most of the oxygen transported in the blood is
  1. A.in solution
  2. B.associated with plasma proteins
  3. C.associated with carbon dioxide
  4. D.associated with hemoglobin
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The chemical from that accounts for the greatest amount of carbon dioxide transport is
  1. A.HCO3 (bicarbonate)
  2. B.CO2 in solution (dissolved)
  3. C.CO2 associated with amino group of hemoglobin
  4. D.None of the above
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Where is the respiratory centre for the regulation of ventilation located ?
  1. A.Hypothalmus
  2. B.Lungs
  3. C.Cerebral cortex
  4. D.Brain stem
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Receptors for the detection of changes in arterial blood PO2 are located in the
  1. A.Carotid and aortic bodies
  2. B.Brain stem respiratory centre
  3. C.Lungs   
  4. D.Heart
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Deposition of inhaled particles by brownian movement is most likely to occur in the
  1. A.Alveolar duct
  2. B.Terminal bronchioles
  3. C.Trachea
  4. D.Bronchi
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Hypercapnia refers to
  1. A.an excess of CO2 in the blood
  2. B.an excess of CO in the blood
  3. C.increased frequency and depth of breathing
  4. D.None of the above
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Atelectasis refers to
  1. A.an inflammatory condition of the lungs in which the alveoli fill with fluid and cell debris
  2. B.a collapse of alveoli
  3. C.a condition in which destruction of alveolar membranes has occured
  4. D.None of the above
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In birds gas exchange occurs between the interface of
  1. A.Air capillaries and blood capillaries
  2. B.Air sacs and blood capillaries
  3. C.Both 'a' and 'b'
  4. D.None of the above
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Avian air capillaries are immediate extensions of
  1. A.Parabronchi
  2. B.Air sacs
  3. C.Infundibulum
  4. D.Atria
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Carbaminohemoglobin compound accounts for nearly :
  1. A.50% of CO2 transport
  2. B.25% of CO2 transport
  3. C.5% of CO2 transport
  4. D.None of the above
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