Biochemistry
TCA cycle takes place in the
Mitochondria
What is the muscular layer of heart called?
Myocardium
What does HIV stands for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Which blood group is called the universal donor?
O
Normal lifespan of RBC?
Glucose contains how many carbon atoms?
Six
Which gland is butterfly shaped?
Thyroid
Which method kills microorganisms by oxidation?
Dry heat
Which gland secretes melatonin?
Pineal gland
Which blood cell is characteristically increased in parasitic infections?
Eosinophil
Enzyme responsible protein degradation in stomach.
Pepsin
Which plane divides into upper and lower part?
Transverse plane
Which staining technique is used to identify acid-fast bacilli?
Ziehl–Neelsen stain
Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection?
Oxytocin
Main chemical mediator of inflammation?
Histamine
Vitamin required for saturation of collagen.
Ascorbic acid
Which cells secretes mucus?
Goblet cells
Which bacterium causes typhoid fever?
Salmonella typhi
Which part of the heart acts as the natural pacemaker?
SA node
Death of tissue due to loss of blood supply is called?
Infarction
Bile acid is derived from
Cholesterol
Which kidney structure contains renal pyramids?
Medulla
Which color bag is used for human anatomical waste?
Yellow
Which electrolyte is the major intracellular cation?
Potassium
Hardening of tissues due to calcium deposition is called?
Calcification