The serous membrane which covers the lungs is called
pericardium
peritoneum
perichondrium
pleura
The volume of air that can be breathed in by maximum forced inspiration over and above the normal inspiration is called
expiratory reserved volume
inspiratory reserved volume
vital capacity
inspiratory capacity
How many ATP are produced when one molecule of FADH2 is oxidised to FAD through electron transport system?
2
3
1
4
Which valve is present at the opening of coronary sinus?
Mitral valve
Eustachian valve
Thebesian valve
Tricaspid valve
Which of the following organs does not produce any digestive enzymes?
Salivary gland
Pancreas
Liver
Stomach
The disease that occurs in mature adult human being due to deficiency of calciferol is
keratomalacia
osteomalacia
glossitis
pernicious anaemia
Which blood cells can engulf bacteria by phagocytosis?
Eosinophil and basophil
Basophil and lymphocyte
Neutrophil and monocyte
Neutrophil and lymphocyte
Which excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in the transmission of impulse at the neuromuscular junction?
Epinephrine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Glycine
C.
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is an organic molecule that act as a neurotransmitter in many organisms including humans. It is one of the many neuro transmitters in. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). It acts on both peripheral and central nervous system (i.e., PNS and ANS). It behaves as an excitatory neurotransmitter at neuro muscular junction in skeletal muscle. It also has an inhibitory effect which lowers heart rate in cardiac tissue.
Which area of cerebral cortex is responsible for the interpretation of speech?
Broca's area
Wernicke's area
Premotor area
Association area of sensory cortex
Which of the following pituitary hormones is secreted without the involvement of a Releasing Hormone (RH)?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Oxytocin
Prolactin