Basic Health Sciences MCQs

antibody refers to an immunoglobulin that binds a specific antigen

contraindication refers to a condition in which a treatment should not be used

pancreas is the term that matches the description: an organ with digestive and endocrine functions

alveolus refers to a small air sac where pulmonary gas exchange occurs

haemoglobin is the term that matches the description: the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells

homeostasis refers to maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

diabetes mellitus is the term that matches the description: a group of disorders characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia

prognosis is the term that matches the description: the expected course and outcome of a condition

inflammation is the term that matches the description: a protective tissue response to injury or infection

neuron refers to a cell specialised for transmitting nerve signals

kidney is the term that matches the description: an organ that filters blood and regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

disinfection is the term that matches the description: reduction of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects