MCQ Collection
BS Zoology Semester Exam MCQs
Practice BS Zoology Semester Exam questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
Lungs
B.
Brain only
C.
Kidneys only
D.
Body systemic tissues directly
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Correct Answer: A. Lungs
Explanation:
In mammals, the right heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through pulmonary circulation. The left heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
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A.
An excessive immune response to usually harmless antigens
B.
Absence of all immune cells
C.
Normal skeletal support
D.
A type of ciliary movement
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Correct Answer: A. An excessive immune response to usually harmless antigens
Explanation:
Allergy results from inappropriate or exaggerated immune responses to harmless substances such as pollen, foods, or dust.
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A.
Defends tissues but may damage them when uncontrolled
B.
Has no role in immunity
C.
Only produces feathers
D.
Always lowers blood flow
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Correct Answer: A. Defends tissues but may damage them when uncontrolled
Explanation:
Inflammation recruits defenses and supports repair, but excessive or chronic inflammation can injure tissues and disturb normal function.
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A.
Meet higher oxygen demand and remove carbon dioxide
B.
Increase chitin synthesis
C.
Lower all muscle activity
D.
Stop endocrine signaling
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Correct Answer: A. Meet higher oxygen demand and remove carbon dioxide
Explanation:
Active muscles need more oxygen and produce more carbon dioxide. Respiratory and circulatory systems work together to match gas exchange with demand.
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Pumps blood to the whole body at high pressure
B.
Receives blood from veins only
C.
Pumps only to nearby lungs
D.
Produces lymphocytes
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Correct Answer: A. Pumps blood to the whole body at high pressure
Explanation:
The left ventricle generates high pressure for systemic circulation. Its thicker muscular wall matches the greater workload.
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Activate lymphocytes and form memory
B.
Grow feathers
C.
Increase bone calcium
D.
Build lateral line organs
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Correct Answer: A. Activate lymphocytes and form memory
Explanation:
Vaccination initiates adaptive immune responses. Lymphocyte activation, antibody production, and memory formation take time.
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A.
Innate immunity
B.
Adaptive memory only
C.
Endocrine signaling
D.
Photoreception
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Correct Answer: A. Innate immunity
Explanation:
Innate immune cells detect broad pathogen-associated patterns using pattern-recognition mechanisms. This differs from highly specific adaptive antigen receptors.
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A.
Recognition, communication, inflammation, and memory
B.
Only bone support
C.
Only hormone secretion
D.
Only ciliary movement
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Correct Answer: A. Recognition, communication, inflammation, and memory
Explanation:
Immune defense involves detecting danger, signaling between cells, recruiting responses, eliminating threats, repairing tissues, and sometimes forming memory.
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Loads oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
B.
Produces insulin
C.
Forms antibodies only
D.
Becomes lymph
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Correct Answer: A. Loads oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
Explanation:
Fish gills are respiratory exchange organs. Blood picks up oxygen from water and releases carbon dioxide before flowing to the body.
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Changing metabolic demands
B.
Identical needs at all times
C.
No need for oxygen
D.
No waste production
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Correct Answer: A. Changing metabolic demands
Explanation:
Blood distribution changes with activity, digestion, temperature, and stress. Regulation ensures active tissues receive enough oxygen and nutrients.
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Memory cells respond faster on re-exposure
B.
Skin becomes completely unbreakable
C.
Blood pressure doubles permanently
D.
All pathogens stop evolving
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Correct Answer: A. Memory cells respond faster on re-exposure
Explanation:
Memory B and T cells persist after first exposure. On re-exposure, they mount faster and stronger responses.
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A.
Adaptive immunity
B.
Skin keratin
C.
Open circulation
D.
Hydrostatic skeleton
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Correct Answer: A. Adaptive immunity
Explanation:
Lymphocytes, especially B and T cells, are central to adaptive immunity. Defects can weaken antibody and cell-mediated responses.