The serous membrane which covers the lungs is called
pericardium
peritoneum
perichondrium
pleura
D.
pleura
Lungs are the paired triangular bags constituting the respiratory organ. Each lung is enclosed in two membranes called pleura. There are two membrane that cover the lungs, i.e., visceral pleuron and parietal pleuron. Pleura also secrete the pleural fluid for reducing the friction on the surface of the lungs.
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
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