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  1. Jaundice in human beings is the result of

  2. A.

     Incomplete metabolism of biliverdin

    B.

     Complete metabolism of biliverdin

    C.

     Incomplete metabolism of bilirubin

    D.

     Complete metabolism of bilirubin


  3. Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

  4. A.

     Hair loss

    B.

     Severe weight gain

    C.

     Tiredness

    D.

     All the above


  5. Which one of the following is a hereditary disease?

  6. A.

     Cataract

    B.

     Haemophilia

    C.

     Pellagra

    D.

     Osteoporosis


  7. Malaria is more common in

  8. A.

     Tropical areas

    B.

     Southern areas

    C.

     Eastern areas

    D.

     All over the word


  9. Pathology is the branch of science which deal with the study of

  10. A.

     Nature of disease

    B.

     Development of disease

    C.

     Control of disease

    D.

     All of them


  11. It is very serious disease of brain which is caused by fungi.

  12. A.

     Rust

    B.

     Meningitis

    C.

     Smut

    D.

     Ringworm


  13. Administering a vaccine provides protection by inducing synthesis of antibodies (proteins) specific of the vaccine. The cell in the body responsible for the production of antibodies is

  14. A.

     Granulocyte

    B.

     Lymphocyte

    C.

     Erythrocyte (red blood cell)

    D.

     Platelet


  15. As an infant, the ability to produce antibodies is

  16. A.

     About 80% of that of an adult

    B.

     Nonexistent

    C.

     Limited

    D.

     The same as an adult


  17. Antigen is a substance which

  18. A.

     Lowers body temperature

    B.

     Destroys harmful bacteria

    C.

     Triggers the immune system

    D.

     Is used as an antidote to poison


  19. AIDS is caused by the organisms which are

  20. A.

     Bacteria

    B.

     Fungi

    C.

     Viruses (HIV)

    D.

     ProtoZoa